Research Engineer

3M•Maplewood, MN

4d•$81,983 - $100,202•Onsite

About The Position

As a Research Engineer in the Corporate Research Process Laboratory (CRPL), you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering discipline from an accredited university (completed and verified prior to start)
One (1) year of experience working in a Research & Development (R&D) organization in 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

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree in science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start)
Three (3) years of experience working in a Research & Development (R&D) organization in a private, public, government or military environment
Direct experience with laser-based microscale fabrication
Experience with CAD, basic control systems, electronics, software development, and optics

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on technical support for R&D projects, including experiment setup, testing, data collection, and documentation
Analyze test data, summarize findings, and communicate observations clearly to team members to support technical decision-making
Maintain accurate records and follow safety and quality procedures
Assist team by executing assigned project tasks efficiently, tracking results, and helping maintain project timelines
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.