Research Engineer

Job Description:

Research 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 wide 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.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

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. Here, you will make an impact by:

* 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

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in science or engineering discipline 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

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

* Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

* Master's degree in science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start)

* Three (3) years of experience working in a Research & Development (R&D) organization in a private, public, government or military environment

* Direct experience with laser-based microscale fabrication

* Skills include:

Experience with CAD, basic control systems, electronics, software development, and optics

Work location:

* Work location:

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 country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:

The expected compensation range for this position is $81,983 - $100,202, 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 (e.g., 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 05/29/2026 To 06/28/2026 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…