Research Engineer

Job Description

Research Engineer – Collaborate with Innovative 3

Mers Around the World.

As a Research Engineer in the Corporate Research Process Laboratory (CRPL), you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.

• Provide hands‑on technical support for R&D projects, including experiment setup, testing, data collection, and documentation.
• Analyze test data, summarize findings, and communicate observations clearly to team members to support technical decision‑making.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safety and quality procedures.
• Assist team by executing assigned project tasks efficiently, tracking results, and helping maintain project timelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering from an accredited university (completed and verified prior to start).
• One (1) year of experience working in a Research & Development (R&D) organization in a private, public, government or military environment.
• (Optional) Master’s degree in science or engineering from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start).
• (Optional) Three (3) years of experience working in a Research & Development (R&D) organization in a private, public, government or military environment.
• (Optional) Direct experience with laser‑based microscale fabrication.
• Experience with CAD, basic control systems, electronics, software development, and optics.

This role follows an on‑site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

• Travel:
  May include up to 5% domestic/international.
• Relocation:
  May be authorized.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

This position may be eligible for a range of benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits.

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.