Advanced Research Engineer – Ceramics Focus

Job Description:

Advanced Research Engineer – Ceramics Focus

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

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As an Advanced Research Engineer – Ceramics Focus, 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:

• Operating as a critical member of a multidisciplinary technology development team
• Identifying and developing new ceramic applications through process development and experimentation
• Driving the implementation of new ceramic technologies into existing and future product lines
• Documenting, communicating, and disseminating research results to team members, business partners, and global stakeholders
• Driving successful technology scale‑up from laboratory scale to full manufacturing
• Troubleshooting manufacturing process disruptions and product quality issue

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 engineering, chemistry, or a material science discipline (completed and verified prior to start)

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

• Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in engineering, chemistry, or material science from an accredited university
• 2+ years of academic or industrial experience in ceramic processing, including forming and sintering techniques in a private, public, government or military environment
• Direct experience with fabrication and synthesis processes for ceramics
• Proven track record using Design of Experiments (DOE) to solve complex technical problems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data for multidisciplinary teams
• Highly inquisitive mindset with a demonstrated ability to collaborate in a fast‑paced, technical environment.

• 3M Center, Maplewood, MN

May include up to 10% domestic/international

May be authorized

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

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.

The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, 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 (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

Good Faith Posting Date Range 06/05/2026 To 07/05/2026 Or until filled. All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both…