Laboratory Technologist

3M•Austin, TX

8d•$81,983 - $100,202•Onsite

About The Position

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 As a Laboratory Technologist, 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: Supporting automated production equipment at customer sites Troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of manufacturing and laboratory equipment Performing preventive maintenance and supporting equipment upgrades Assisting with installation, startup, testing, and service activities Troubleshooting controls-related issues, including PLC-based systems Documentation of service and maintenance activities Partnering with internal teams and customers to resolve technical issues Supporting safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operation 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.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, vocational training, or trade certification in a science or technical discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution -OR- High School Diploma/ GED (completed and verified prior to start) and five (5) years of technical experience with manufacturing in one or more of the following areas: Electrical, maintenance, repair or laboratory equipment troubleshooting within a private, public, government, or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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

Supporting automated production equipment at customer sites
Troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of manufacturing and laboratory equipment
Performing preventive maintenance and supporting equipment upgrades
Assisting with installation, startup, testing, and service activities
Troubleshooting controls-related issues, including PLC-based systems
Documentation of service and maintenance activities
Partnering with internal teams and customers to resolve technical issues
Supporting safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operation
Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.