Capital Project Engineer

3M; Hutchinson (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

3M is seeking a Project Engineer to manage project timelines and budgets and lead a cross-functional team across disciplines. The role is on-site in Hutchinson, MN, with travel up to 10% domestically and relocation assistance possible.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science and at least 3 years of combined experience in engineering, manufacturing, or project management within private, public, government, or military environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) year of combined experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management in a private, public, government or military environment

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines and budgets for assigned projects
• Lead a cross functional team to execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Interact with multiple discipline teams including 3M plant personnel, consultants, and suppliers
• Estimate capital equipment and installation costs

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget estimation

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers 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 3Mers.

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 Project Engineer, 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:

• Manage project timelines and budgets for assigned projects
• Lead a cross functional team to execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Interact with multiple discipline teams including 3M plant personnel, consultants, and suppliers
• Estimate capital equipment and installation costs

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 or higher in an engineering or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) year of combined experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Five (5) year of combined experience in Capital equipment and/or Facilities project management in a private, public, government or military environment
• Prior experience with web line, converting, material handling, or automation equipment
• Team player with the ability to contribute in a matrix environment
• Experience designing, specifying, debugging, and commissioning custom equipment a plus
• Proficient user of typical business, office, and technical software for tasks such as spreadsheet computation, project presentation, scheduling, managing budgets and AutoCAD.

Work Location:

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employees to work at least four days a week at Hutchinson, MN

Travel: May include up to 10% primarily domestic

Relocation Assistance: 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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: 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 (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: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/23/2026 To 10/23/2026 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 during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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