Research Specialist

Job Description

Research Specialist

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.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Research Specialist, 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

• Developing and implementing industrial controls systems for the efficient operation of advanced process equipment.
• Integrating diverse process equipment into a single operation using industry best practices and documentation.
• Applying industrial controls systems to enable the processing of films, adhesive, nonwovens, and other high-value articles.
• Developing advanced ultrasonics processes and control algorithms in collaboration with the Corporate Research Process Lab Ultrasonics technology team.
• Developing advanced informatics systems for Corporate Research Process Lab and 3M process lines.
• Designing and integrating advanced industrial controls schemes which may include feedback control, nonlinear models, and advanced sensors.
• Driving successful technology scale-up from laboratory to manufacturing and assisting with troubleshooting process and product quality issues.
• Effectively documenting, communicating, and disseminating research results through the framework of 3M's new technology and product introduction programs.
• Providing industrial controls systems expertise to support manufacturing operations and transfer technology to 3M’s technical community through consulting and teaching.
• Supporting existing lines through troubleshooting and advancing capabilities through consolidation and standardization of code
  
  
  

Your Skills And Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited university.
• One (1) year of professional experience developing industrial control systems in a private, public, government, or military environment.
  
  
  

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• A Masters or Ph.D. degree with demonstrated expertise in industrial controls systems logic and theory
• Strong understanding of industrial controls systems logic and theory. Ability to integrate diverse process equipment into a single operation using industry best practices and documentation.
• Over 3 years of experience in industrial controls systems and industrial manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment
• Experience with precision mechanics/mechatronics is preferred
• Experience with industrial controls for ultrasonic and robotics is preferred
• Evidence of strong, hands-on skills with industrial manufacturing including experience with equipment integration, programming, design for safety, and industrial control systems
• Experience with a wide range of PLCs including Beckhoff and Allen Bradley systems.
• Skills relating to the following: PLC programming, python or C software development, open source software development, Linux operating system, Github
• Demonstrated experience with sensor integration and/or feedback control
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to excel in cross-functional environments
  
  
  

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $137,439 - $167,981, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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