3M
Manufacturing Ops Engineering – Project Engineer (Corona, CA)
US, California, Corona · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$11,422 more — $110,386 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $110,386 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Civil Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Civil Engineers (17-2051) · Bakersfield-Delano, CA. 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
- Manufacturing Ops Engineering - Project Engineer (Corona, CA)
- 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 Manufacturing Ops Engineering - Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.
- Specifying equipment performance and design criteria.
- Overseeing plant equipment layout and design.
- Gaining understanding of applicable codes and guidelines to insure designs meet standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
- Two (2) years of project management experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mining Engineering from an accredited program
- Experience in quarry mining and/or heavy industrial operations
- Team player with the ability to contribute in a matrix environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Technical leadership capabilities
- Defining problem and goals
- Generating project scope
- Obtaining funding
Skills
- Your Skills and Expertise
Compensation
- Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.
Benefits
- 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.