Facility Engineer

3M; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Absences and retirement benefits

Job summary

3M is seeking a Facility Engineer to lead and deliver complex engineering projects on-site at Knoxville, IA. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of facilities experience, with a track record of project successes and leadership capability.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate across sites, and ensure safety and environmental standards are met while driving cost control and execution quality. This is an on-site, full-time position with relocation possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three (3) years of facilities experience.
• Demonstrated record of project successes.
• Senior-level proficiency in handling more difficult assignments.
• Ability to provide input on work procedures and guide the work of others.
• Demonstrated leadership skills across areas of responsibility.
• Ability to work safely in plant environments, including dirty and/or hazardous situations, using protective clothing and equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drives successful delivery of complex engineering projects by aligning multi-disciplinary teams around clear scope, timelines, budgets, and business priorities.
• Improves execution quality by identifying business and technical risks early, resolving cross-functional issues quickly, and keeping stakeholders informed on project status and results.
• Strengthens financial performance by managing project estimates, capital requests, purchasing, and cost tracking to help projects stay within approved budget guidelines.
• Protects 3M’s long-term interests by supporting intellectual property development, maintaining strong documentation practices, and ensuring projects follow safety, environmental, and engineering standards.
• Expands team capability and organizational effectiveness by building strong business relationships, mentoring engineers and new hires, and contributing leadership across engineering and manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Facility 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 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 Facility 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:

• Drives successful delivery of complex engineering projects by aligning multi-disciplinary teams around clear scope, timelines, budgets, and business priorities.
• Improves execution quality by identifying business and technical risks early, resolving cross-functional issues quickly, and keeping stakeholders informed on project status and results.
• Strengthens financial performance by managing project estimates, capital requests, purchasing, and cost tracking to help projects stay within approved budget guidelines.
• Protects 3M’s long-term interests by supporting intellectual property development, maintaining strong documentation practices, and ensuring projects follow safety, environmental, and engineering standards.
• Expands team capability and organizational effectiveness by building strong business relationships, mentoring engineers and new hires, and contributing leadership across engineering and manufacturing initiatives.

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 from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of three (3) years of facilities experience

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

• Demonstrated record of project successes
• Senior-level proficiency in handling more difficult assignments
• Ability to provide input on work procedures and guide the work of others
• Demonstrated leadership skills across areas of responsibility
• Ability to work safely in plant environments, including dirty and/or hazardous situations, using protective clothing and equipment as needed

Work Location

• Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at Knoxville.
• Travel: May include up to % (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.

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/.

• 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.

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.