Automated Inspection & Converting Engineer

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 124,127 - 151,710; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

3M is seeking an Automated Inspection & Converting Engineer in Minnesota to design and develop automated inspection systems. The role focuses on integrating smart converting systems for efficient manufacturing processes.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in related fields. Compensation ranges from $124,127 – $151,710, with benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering required.
• Two years of experience in Process Engineering or related.
• Five years of professional experience implementing automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and commission smart converting systems.
• Develop automated inspection systems using optics and AI.
• Support converting and inspection systems in manufacturing.

Skills

Process Engineering

Vision Technology

Converting Technology

Optics

Image Processing

AI

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering

Tools

Automated Inspection Systems

Machine Vision Systems

Job description

Job Title: Automated Inspection & Converting Engineer

Job Description

This position allows transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Automated Inspection and Measurement group develops technology for automated inspection, measurement, machine vision, automation, and process data systems. The role involves designing, integrating, and commissioning smart converting systems and developing automated inspection systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and commission smart converting systems, with primary focus on fully automated slitters that ingest upstream inspection data for recipe management, cut planning, and dynamic control.
• Design and develop automated inspection systems using expertise in optics, image processing, and AI.
• Work within a team setting to solve manufacturing challenges.
• Support automated converting and inspection systems in a manufacturing environment, including travel to manufacturing locations and on-call support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (completed and verified prior to start).
• Two (2) years of experience in either Process Engineering, vision technology, or converting technology role in a private, public, government or military environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience equivalent to a master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related Engineering field.
• Experience in converting technology, including roll‑good slitting and automated slitting.
• Experience in process engineering within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Five (5) years of professional experience implementing automated inspection, machine vision, or automated converting/slitting systems.
• Experience with 3M custom web inspection or commercial web inspection systems.
• Experience in image processing, signal processing, optics, software, or electronics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, networking, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Work Location

• Onsite at 3M Center, Maplewood, MN.
• Travel may include up to 25% US & international, primarily to 3M manufacturing locations.
• Relocation assistance may be authorized.

Legal Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer‑sponsored visa sponsorship (including H1B, STEM OPT extensions, etc.).

Benefits and Compensation

Compensation range: $124,127 – $151,710 base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.

Benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits. More detail: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Safety and Compliance

Responsibilities include compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards. All employees must adhere to safety policies and contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture.

EEO Statement

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.