Controls Systems Engineer

National Black MBA Association; Maryland; On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer to collaborate with maintenance and production teams worldwide. You will diagnose failures, develop upgrades, and lead control system improvement projects end-to-end.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 3 years of experience in systems control engineering; experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Drives and FactoryTalk View SE is a plus. Location is Old Hickory, TN with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Three years of experience as a Systems Control Engineer.
• Industrial automation hardware/software experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily technical assistance to maintenance, process and production personnel in diagnosing, troubleshooting and determining root cause failures.
• Develops and implements strategies to maintain, upgrade or replace legacy platforms.
• Leads cross functional teams to implement control system improvement projects.
• Provides control system theory and programming training to maintenance staff and engineers.
• Supports planning and installation of capital projects and ensures accurate electrical documentation.
• On-call and shift flexibility to provide coverage.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Control Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

FactoryTalk View SE

Job description

Job Description:

Controls Systems Engineer

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 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 Controls Systems 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:

• Provides daily technical assistance to maintenance, process and production personnel in diagnosing, troubleshooting and determining root cause failures.
• Develops and implements strategies to maintain, upgrade or replace legacy platforms.
• Leads cross functional teams to recommend, initiate and complete control system improvement projects.
• Provides control system theory and programming training to maintenance craft person, control system technologists and control system engineers.
• Supports corporate, division and plant engineering groups with the planning and installation of capital projects.
• Ensures accuracy of plant electrical documentation including elementary drawings, process flow diagrams and P&ID drawings.
• Willingness to be on-call and work different shifts to provide coverage.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 Electrical Engineering or other Engineering disciple (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years' experience as a Systems Control Engineer in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC’s and Drives
• Experience with FactoryTalk View SE HMI Systems

Work location: Old Hickory, TN

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

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).

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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, 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 07/20/2026 To 08/19/2026 Or until filledAll 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/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.