Controls Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified prior to start, in Engineering or a Physical Science (completed and verified prior to start)
• 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
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
• Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
• To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.
• The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.
• All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.
• Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

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