Lead Automation & Robotics Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title

Lead Automation & Robotics 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.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As Lead Automation & Robotics 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:

• Playing a crucial role in defining standard processes, governance, and tools to accelerate implementation of physical automation solutions across 3M's global manufacturing network.
• Developing and testing automation solutions leveraging technologies such as Robotics, computer vision, and other industrial automation and software technologies.
• Act as SME (Mechanical/EE/Controls/Robotics), reviewer, approver, and mentor for other engineering teams and vendors.
• Sourcing/co-developing solutions with our strategic vendors, doing R&D work to create innovative material handling and process automation solutions.
• Facilitate complex problem-solving skills, enhance collaboration across functional groups, and support development efforts for current manufacturing hardware and new system development.

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 of Science degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (completed and verified prior to start)
• Seven (7) years of experience in application of robotics and automation in manufacturing / production environments in a private, public, government, or military environment

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

• Expertise in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, FEA simulation, GD&T, and design for excellence concepts (e.g., DFM, DFA, DFT, DFS).
• Proficiency with electromechanical/mechatronic systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and demonstration skills.
• Strong understanding of fabrication methods including machining, sheet metal, rapid prototyping, and injection molding.
• Ability to use project management tools to plan projects.
• Experience with Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, Universal or other industrial/collaborative robotic arms.
• Working knowledge of machinery related compliance requirements and safety standards. Ex: OSHA, CE, ANSI, ISO, IEC.

Work Location:

• Maplewood, MN
• Work Your Way Eligible (Employee choice to work remote, on site, or hybrid)

Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/international travel

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

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 $155,615 - $190,196, 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.

Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M's business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.

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

3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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