Chemical Manufacturing Engineer - Cordova, IL

Chemical Manufacturing Engineer - Cordova, IL*

May 18, 2026

$99K - $121K

Job Description:

Job Title
Chemical Manufacturing Engineer

Collaborate with Innovative 3

Mers 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 variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3

Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

As a Chemical Manufacturing Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Working with cross functional teams to make improvements to product cost, service, and quality
• Improving productivity through continuous improvement activities
• Writing, maintaining, and improving production standard operating procedures
• Ensuring process safety and compliance by leading PSM activities on all assigned products, maintaining material balances, and leading waste reduction projects.

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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• One (1) year of Engineering Experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

• Three (3) years of Engineering Experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Experience as a Chemical Engineer in a Chemical based Manufacturing facility
• Experience with Reactor Systems
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Work location:

Travel:
May include up to 5%

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).

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Safety is a core value  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.

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