3M
System QA Engineer
US, Minnesota, Maplewood · Full-time
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This range already reaches Level IV — the maximum four lottery entries.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (15-1253) · Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
- As a System QA Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.
- Develop, document, and maintain both manual and automated test procedures that will take place both internally and with external partners
- Coordinate with other developers and engineers to implement realistic testing schedules
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to create software QA procedures and standards
- Execute and optimize test procedure with a continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to manage multiple release across projects
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in c omputer s cience or engineering (completed and verified prior to start)
Nice to have
- Working with industrial software and hardware
- Experience in Python, C++, C#, or other languages
- Experience with industrial robots (Fanuc, Yaskawa, Kuka, etc.)
- Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized
- Strong leadership, networking, and problem-solving skills
- Candidate should have a "hands on, self-starter" orientation to their work, have broad interests and willingness to explore new areas
- The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.
Skills
- Your Skills and Expertise
Compensation
- Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.
Benefits
- Proven track record of learning and adapting to new technology
- All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
- 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.
Company info
- Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
This listing is sourced directly from 3M's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.