This role pays less than
88%
of similar roles. Most pay
$123,250–$188,516
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$110k
versus about
$156k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About 3M
3M is a diversified technology and manufacturing conglomerate producing thousands of products across healthcare, safety, electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Industry: Diversified Manufacturing
3M currently has
61 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$145,676–$178,049
across 51 roles with salary data.
As an Automated Inspection Engineer, you will join the Automated Inspection and Measurement group to develop, integrate, deploy, and support advanced vision, inspection, measurement, and automation systems across manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with internal customers to translate requirements into technical solutions while designing custom systems featuring opto-mechanical design, imaging methods, lighting, optics, cameras, sensors, and machine vision software. The role involves evaluating emerging technologies, providing leadership during vendor selection and equipment build, and maintaining detailed technical documentation for production handoff. You will utilize expertise in image processing, signal processing, electronics, and industrial networking while working with platforms like Cognex or Zebra. This position addresses the critical manufacturing challenges of improving productivity, yield, and quality through automated defect detection and surface inspection to enable digital manufacturing capabilities across multiple divisions.
Machine Vision
Image Processing
Data Analytics
AI
Machine Learning
Motion Control
Optics
Signal Processing
Industrial Networking
Continuous Improvement
System Integration
Robotics
Vision Systems
Servo Drives
VFDs
Industrial Networks
AGV
AMR
Machine Safety
FAT
SAT
CAPEX
EHS
Process Integration
Conveyor Systems
Material Handling
Machine Vision
Image Processing
Python
C++
C#
Rust
Ignition SCADA
HMI
Linux
Unix
CI/CD
Test Automation
Hardware Integration
Sensors
Statistical Process Control