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Manufacturing Systems Engineer at 3M
About the role
Job Description: Job Title Manufacturing Systems 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 it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety 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 You’ll Make in this Role
3M is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join the Electrical Markets Division at the New Ulm, MN facility. This role offers the opportunity to apply technical expertise in meaningful, high-impact ways.
As a Manufacturing Systems Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
- Development and implementation of improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost
- Proactively communicates project direction and status to appropriate personnel
- Development and implementation of improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost
- Driving cost and productivity improvements through Continuous Improvement projects with a variety of toolsets, including standard work development, tier reviews and kaizens
- Lead capital projects within the New Ulm facility
- Prioritize projects based on business value
- Provide support for manufacturing system applications site-wide
- On-call as next level site support in critical situations
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Systems Engineer will serve as a systems engineering expert for the New Ulm, MN plant, providing leadership, guidance, and support across a range of manufacturing-related systems. This role will become a key site resource for various systems such as:
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Middleware applications
- Control systems
- Quality systems
- Data collection and repository systems
- Other plant business data systems
Learn more about the division’s products at https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/energy-us/.
Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
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Computer Science associate degree or higher from an accredited institution (completed prior to start)
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Minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience in private, public, government, or military settings
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Minimum 3 years of experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
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Minimum 3 years of experience with manufacturing systems applications
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Bachelor's or master's degree or higher in, Computer Science, Control Systems, Software Development (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
- Experience in Manufacturing and Data Automation
- Workflow Application integration, Power BI reporting, and an understanding of machine controls
- Database skills with SQL scripts and stored procedures
- Self-starter, results driven behaviors with strong oral and written communications skills
- Works well in a team environment
Work location:
- Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work on site at the 3M New Ulm, MN location.
- Travel: May include up to 5% domestic
- Relocation: Is notauthorized 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 $81,983 - $100,202, 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.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
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Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. 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.
Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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Required skills
Manufacturing systems
Continuous improvement
Project management
Standard work development
Kaizen
Stakeholder communication
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About 3M

3M
PublicThe 3M Company is an American multinational conglomerate operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, and consumer goods.
90,000+
Employees
Maplewood
Headquarters
$95B
Valuation
Reviews
10 reviews
3.4
10 reviews
Work-life balance
2.8
Compensation
4.2
Culture
3.1
Career
2.5
Management
2.7
65%
Recommend to a friend
Pros
Good pay and compensation
Good benefits package
Quality training programs
Cons
Poor work-life balance
Difficult management
Limited advancement opportunities
Salary Ranges
1 data points
L2
L6
L3
L4
L5
L2 · Financial Analyst L2
0 reports
$65,000
total per year
Base
$26,000
Stock
$32,500
Bonus
$6,500
$45,500
$84,500
Interview experience
1 interviews
Difficulty
3.0
/ 5
Duration
14-28 weeks
Interview process
1
Application Review
2
Recruiter Screen
3
Technical Phone Screen
4
Onsite/Virtual Interviews
5
Team Matching
6
Offer
Common questions
Coding/Algorithm
Technical Knowledge
Behavioral/STAR
System Design
Culture Fit
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