Precision Controls Eng - Specialist

3M•Maplewood, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Manufacturing Technology Precision Controls Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. You will help design and deliver ultra-precision manufacturing systems where motion performance is measured in nanometers. This role combines advanced control theory, precision engineering, automation, and hands-on equipment deployment to solve complex manufacturing challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified prior to start, in Engineering or a Physical Science.
Six (6) years of experience in a private, public, government, or military environment in one or more of the following areas: mechatronics, precision engineering, industrial automation, motion control, robotics.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
Five or more years of experience designing, developing, commissioning, or deploying advanced motion control systems for manufacturing applications.
Experience with precision engineering concepts such as error budgeting, ultra-precision metrology, geometric error compensation, dynamic error reduction, or machine calibration.
Familiarity with linear motors, high-resolution encoders, air bearings, hydrostatic bearings, ultra-low-friction bearing systems, and high-speed servo control.
Experience with CNC or advanced motion control platforms such as Delta Tau, Newport, Physik Instrumente, Polaris, Aerotech, or similar systems.
Experience with electrical system design and documentation using tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical design software.
Experience with embedded software, machine control, or automation software development using technologies such as C/C++, .NET/C#, Structured Text, TwinCAT, LabVIEW, or similar platforms.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems and drive technical issues to resolution in a production or equipment-development environment.

Responsibilities

Developing, deploying, and supporting advanced control solutions for ultra-precision manufacturing systems with nanometer-level performance requirements.
Applying engineering rigor to identify, quantify, and mitigate sources of positioning error that affect machine accuracy, repeatability, and overall system performance.
Creating and implementing strategies for error compensation, motion optimization, servo tuning, and precision system validation.
Translating application requirements into robust control architectures, system specifications, and machine performance targets.
Managing technical requirements, cost estimates, schedules, and project deliverables to support successful delivery of capital equipment projects.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and process engineering, to design and deploy high performance automation systems.