Research Engineer

3M • Maplewood, MN

14d • $75,064 - $91,745

About The Position

Research 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 diversity 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. As a Lab Research Engineer , you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Leads testing across portfolios Implements new technologies to increase accuracy and speed of prototypes. Testing setup Supports new product development through prototyping, testing as well as product performance, quality consistency, and smooth project execution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of Testing and Prototyping experience in a variety of materials including plastics, 3D Printing, woods, and metals in a consumer facing business
• Experience in decorative prototyping including air brushing, electroplating, and custom decal creation and application
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in Physics from an accredited institution
• Three (3) years of [Experience testing PSG Sanding Sponge, Mesh Abrasives, and Sanding Tools including Schiefer Abrasion testing in a private, public, government or military environment
• Experience 3d printing, Air brush painting, electroplating, Prototyping in plastics woods and metals.
• Abrasives testing , Drywall repair testing, test stand design, test fixture design, Test method development and refinement
• Three (3) years of 3D printer experience including maintenance
• Three (3) years of Schiefer Abrasion Testing experience, ability to operate and optimize

Responsibilities

• Leads testing across portfolios
• Implements new technologies to increase accuracy and speed of prototypes.
• Testing setup
• Supports new product development through prototyping, testing as well as product performance, quality consistency, and smooth project execution

Benefits

• 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.
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees