Machine Vision Engineer

Machine Vision Engineer

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• Automated inspection, measurement, and machine vision system integration and application engineering with a focus on implementation of machine vision systems enabling automation within 3M manufacturing operations
• Strategic planning related to machine vision to intersect with future automation needs within 3M
• Technology development for custom inspection and measurement applications with particular emphasis on opto‑mechanical systems, machine vision, and automation
• Identify, filter, and prioritize customer (3M Internal) requirements and then design, develop, and implement machine vision solutions to meet those requirements
• Working within a team setting to solve manufacturing challenges
• Provide ongoing Tier 2 support for installed infrastructure, may include on‑call support

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (completed and verified prior to start)
• Two (2) years professional machine vision experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Possess expertise equivalent to that which would be obtained in a master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline
• Five (5) years of professional experience implementing machine vision for automation solutions
• Project management and strategy development experience
• Experience integrating machine vision with robotic and/or automation manufacturing operations
• Experience with Cognex machine vision platforms
• Experience with Zebra machine vision platforms
• Image processing, signal processing, optics, software, or electronics experience
• Skills include excellent written and verbal communication skills, networking skills, and exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills

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.

May include up to 25% US & international, primarily to 3M manufacturing locations.

May be authorized.

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

Expected compensation range: $124,127 - $151,710 (base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible). Additional benefits include medical, dental & vision, health savings accounts, 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.