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Specialist Research Engineer

3M
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Job Description :

Job TitleSpecialist Research Engineer

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so its equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact Youll Make in this RoleAt 3M, Science Applied to Life isnt just a slogan its what our scientists do every day. Our scientists help improve lives of people with respiratory issues, enable autonomous transportation, keep workers and soldiers safe, and advance health information systems. Our broad market presence and global reach enables your work to have significant impact. 3M is headquartered in the beautiful Twin Cities of Minnesota, known nationwide for their outdoor recreation opportunities, thriving arts, professional sports, and high quality of life.

The person hired for the position of Research Specialist will develop technologies as part of a lab automation team in the areas of digital and physical automation, automation controls, algorithm development, sensing and instrument integration (IoT) that creates new opportunities for 3M and will enable digital products and solutions capitalizing on 3Ms unique materials, advanced technologies, and global reach. At 3M, we take a systems approach to developing real-world solutions for many businesses and markets, including electronics, transportation, worker safety, industrial materials like adhesives and tapes, novel processes for manufacturing and industrial automation, and many more.

As a Specialist Research Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by :

  • Leverage expertise to identify, develop and drive new technologies enabling new product development, providing new growth opportunities in addition to supporting existing 3M products and businesses
  • Work with global teams to implement impactful materials and chemistry solutions through automation in 3Ms diverse markets
  • File patent applications, publish, and present at appropriate conferences
  • Collaborate with research teams in corporate research and in business labs to build capabilities and applications to solve emerging challenges
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to lead customer insight-driven processes to identify new opportunities for 3M.
  • Applying automation experience to develop and integrate sensor systems, robotics and automation, machine learning, computer vision, statistics, applied mathematics, mechatronics, artificial intelligence, controls, cloud-based skills : e.g. AWS, Databricks, Plotly Dash, SQL, etc

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university
  • Four (4) years of experience in automation technologies in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Two (2) years of experience in programming using Python or other common programming languages
  • Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include :

  • Ph.D. degree in STEM related discipline from an accredited university
  • Six (6) years of experience in automation technologies
  • Experience leading teams to identify new opportunities based on customer insights
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a track record of scientific excellence through publications / presentations
  • Work location :

  • Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood, MN at least 3 days per week)
  • Travel : May include up to 5% domestic / international

    Relocation Assistance : May be authorized

    Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

    Supporting Your Well-being

    3M offers many programs to help you live your best life both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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    Applicable to US Applicants Only : The expected compensation range for this position is $137,439 - $167,981, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidates relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and / or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at : https : / / www.3m.com / 3M / en_US / careers-us / working-at-3m / benefits / .

    Learn more about 3Ms creative solutions to the worlds problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.

    Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

    Pay & Benefits Overview : https : / / www.3m.com / 3M / en_US / careers-us / working-at-3m / benefits /

    3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

    Please note : your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by : 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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