Laboratory Technologist

3M•Austin, TX

1d•$81,983 - $100,202•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technologist supports automated production equipment at customer sites and troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains manufacturing and laboratory equipment. The role performs preventive maintenance, supports equipment upgrades, assists with installation, startup, testing, and service activities, and troubleshoots controls-related issues, including PLC-based systems. It also documents service and maintenance work and partners with internal teams and customers to resolve technical issues while supporting safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operation. This is an on-site position based at 3M Center in Austin, Texas, with the employee working at least four days per week in the office. The role requires 20% travel, potentially up to 30% domestic travel. Relocation assistance may be authorized. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship and must be U.S. citizens.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, vocational training, or trade certification in a science or technical discipline from an accredited institution, completed and verified before starting; or a high school diploma/GED completed and verified before starting plus five years of technical manufacturing experience in electrical work, maintenance, repair, or laboratory equipment troubleshooting.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

General industrial maintenance knowledge.
Exposure to manufacturing equipment controls and PLCs.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to travel to external customer sites as needed.
Ability to work independently in both field and laboratory environments.
Experience with automated production equipment.
Mechanical background, including CNC or manual machining.
Experience with sensors, pneumatics, motors, and related equipment.
Prior field service or customer-facing technical support experience.

Responsibilities

Support automated production equipment at customer sites.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and support equipment upgrades.
Assist with installation, startup, testing, and service activities.
Troubleshoot controls-related issues, including PLC-based systems.
Document service and maintenance activities.
Partner with internal teams and customers to resolve technical issues.
Support safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operation.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Follow safety policies, identify hazards, and engage in continuous improvement to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture.