Reliability Engineer

3M

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Work type
On-site
Location
Maplewood, MN
Salary
$98,964–$120,957 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $172k
This role $110k
$86k most similar roles pay here $223k

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$202,120 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $110k versus about $172k for comparable roles.

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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 46 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $145,676–$178,049 across 41 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Reliability Engineer

Join our team as a Reliability Engineer at 3M, where you will collaborate closely with skilled machinists and engineers to maintain the reliable operation of high-tech CNC machines and laboratory equipment supporting diverse R&D programs. Your daily tasks include tuning and optimizing machine performance, developing advanced control solutions for ultra-precision manufacturing systems, and mitigating positioning errors through rigorous engineering practices. You will build expertise in electromechanical systems, electronics, motor control, and programmable logic controllers while leading small-scale upgrade projects and partnering on larger capital initiatives. This role requires a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, familiarity with precision engineering concepts like error budgeting and advanced motion control systems, and programming skills in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential for this hands-on position at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

What you'll do

  • Maintain reliable operation of high-tech CNC machines and laboratory equipment.
  • Tune, optimize, and troubleshoot performance of high-precision manufacturing systems.
  • Develop advanced control solutions for ultra-precision manufacturing systems.
  • Identify and mitigate sources of positioning error in machines and systems.
  • Build expertise in electromechanical systems, electronics, and computer controls.
  • Lead small system upgrade projects and support larger capital improvements.
  • Be on-call to address machine performance issues outside normal working hours.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical science from an accredited institution.
  • Two years’ industrial experience in maintenance, engineering, or related field.
  • Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Experience with advanced motion control systems and precision engineering concepts.
  • Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools for automation.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, supported by data-driven decision making.
  • Willingness to be on-call outside normal working hours for machine performance issues.

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