3M
Automated Inspection Engineer
US, Minnesota, Maplewood · Full-time
No sponsorship$99k-$121kDetected 73 days ago
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role72
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70
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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 an Automated Inspection Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.
- Collaborate within cross-functional teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges, improve productivity, increase yield, reduce defects, and enhance plant operations.
- Partner with internal 3M customers to identify, clarify, prioritize, and translate manufacturing requirements into robust technical solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance during system specification, vendor selection, equipment build, installation, qualification, startup, and production handoff.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including system requirements, design documentation, test plans, qualification results, troubleshooting guides, and support procedures.
- Experience defining technical requirements, developing project plans, managing priorities, and contributing to technology roadmaps or strategic planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, STEM OPT extensions, or other employment-based visa sponsorship)
Nice to have
- Advanced technical expertise equivalent to a master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Optical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical discipline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, 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 $98,964 - $120,957, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.
Benefits
- Lead the application engineering, integration, deployment, and support of automated inspection and machine vision systems that enable automation across 3M manufacturing operations.
- Support strategic planning for machine vision technology development to align with future automation, digital manufacturing, and operational excellence needs across 3M.
- Evaluate emerging machine vision, automated inspection, and measurement technologies and determine their applicability to 3M manufacturing processes.
- Provide ongoing Tier 2 support for installed machine vision and inspection systems, including troubleshooting, performance optimization, and occasional on-call support as required.
- Two (2) years of professional experience developing, integrating, and deploying machine vision systems for manufacturing automation applications.
- Hands-on experience with commercial machine vision platforms, including Cognex, Zebra, or similar industrial vision systems.
- 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, STEM OPT extensions, or other employment-based visa sponsorship)
This listing is sourced directly from 3M's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.