Senior Research Engineer – Process Equipment Development
About The Position
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Senior Research Engineer – Process Equipment Development, 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 developing experimental and pilot-scale processes for new and existing applications, running complex experimental campaigns and iterating equipment design to optimize cost and performance, modifying and reconfiguring existing machinery to adapt to new applications or research directions, troubleshooting mechanical, fluidic, and thermal system failures to minimize downtime in the lab, and collaborating with other researchers and engineers to translate conceptual lab and pilot-scale workflows into functional manufacturing-scale equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, chemistry, or a material science discipline from an accredited institution, completed and verified prior to start.
- Five (5) years of hands-on experience in an industrial or academic R&D environment building, operating, and maintaining custom technical equipment
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials) or equivalent technical certification in a field requiring high-level equipment aptitude
- Demonstrated expertise in the application of mass, heat, and fluid transport principles
- Expertise in specifying and integrating specialized components like mass flow controllers, transducers, and heating elements
- Direct experience with high-pressure vessels and gas handling systems
- Familiarity with sol-gel chemistry, ceramic processing, or advanced drying/solidification techniques
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and create CAD models and basic understanding of process controls schemes
- Strong "tinkerer" mindset with a proven track record of modifying off-the-shelf tools for custom research needs
- Experience with basic automation and data acquisition tools
Responsibilities
- Developing experimental and pilot-scale processes for new and existing applications
- Running complex experimental campaigns and iterating equipment design to optimize cost and performance
- Modifying and reconfiguring existing machinery to adapt to new applications or research directions
- Troubleshooting mechanical, fluidic, and thermal system failures to minimize downtime in the lab
- Collaborating with other researchers and engineers to translate conceptual lab and pilot-scale workflows into functional manufacturing-scale equipment
- Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Absences
- Retirement Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
