Process Engineer

About the role

The Process Engineer role involves collaborating with innovative 3Mers around the world to lead or support new product commercialization activities, including process development, scale-up, validation, and manufacturing readiness. You will also serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting and resolving process issues, apply statistical and engineering methods to monitor, control, and improve process capability, reliability, and product consistency, and partner with cross-functional teams to plan and execute process trials, experiments, and data-driven improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Tap into curiosity and collaborate with diverse 3Mers globally
• Lead or support new product commercialization activities
• Resolve process issues related to process conditions and material construction
• Monitor, control, and improve process capability, reliability, and product consistency
• Evaluate capital planning needs and support equipment upgrades, modifications, and technology investments
• Document technical findings and contribute to effective team decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start)
• One (1) year of combined experience in manufacturing and/or product/process development in a private, public, government or military environment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or science from an accredited institution (preferred)
• Three (3) years of combined experience in manufacturing and/or product/process development in a private, public, government or military environment (preferred)
• Technical experience in polymer processing, extrusion, compounding, web handling, coating, lamination, adhesives, or roll-to-roll manufacturing
• Working knowledge of statistical process control, process capability analysis, design of experiments, and root cause problem solving
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, teamwork, and written/oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across technical and operations teams in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Paid absences and retirement benefits
• Additional benefits available at https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

Pay & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, 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 candidate’s 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.).

Schedule

May include up to 10% domestic travel

Location

Maplewood, MN

Relocation Assistance

May be authorized

Equal Opportunity Employer

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.