Manufacturing Control Engineer (Onsite - Eagan, MN)

Solventum; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Solventum is seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer to support and advance production-scale equipment in our Eagan, MN facility. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize control systems including PLCs, drives, sensors, and electromechanical assets to drive reliability and safety.

You will partner with Engineering, R&D, and Operations on startups, process improvements, and capital projects, ensuring compliance and robust documentation for equipment records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science and 2+ years in manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA, automation controls.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain production-scale manufacturing and process equipment across lab and pilot environments.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for controls, automation, electromechanical systems.
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance strategies and document equipment records.
• Design, install, modify, validate and optimize manufacturing equipment and control systems (PLCs, drives, motors, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics).
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Production and cross-functional teams on startups, process improvements and capital projects.

Skills

Automation controls

PLCs troubleshooting

SCADA systems

Electrical maintenance

Education

Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics degree

Engineering degree (Bachelors+)

Tools

PLCs

SCADA systems

Industrial motor drives

VFDs

Job description

At Solventum, we improve lives by helping healthcare professionals do their best work. Join a team using innovation and insight to make a real impact on the future of healthcare. All roles listed are with Solventum, and we’re committed to protecting your personal information—learn more in our Privacy PolicyJob Description:Manufacturing Controls Engineer3M Health Care is now SolventumAt Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs a Manufacturing Controls Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:How you will make an impactSupporting and maintaining production-scale manufacturing and process development equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation across laboratory and pilot production environments.Providing hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and technical support for controls, automation, electromechanical, and web-processing equipment to minimize downtime and resolve equipment issues.Leading proactive equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize performance, quality, safety, and productivity.Designing, installing, modifying, validating, and optimizing manufacturing equipment and control systems, including PLCs, drives, motors, sensors, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.Partnering with Engineering, R&D, Production, and other cross-functional teams to support equipment startups, process improvements, technology transfer activities, and capital projects.Developing and executing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies while maintaining accurate equipment documentation, technical drawings, and system records.Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements while providing technical recommendations to improve equipment and manufacturing processes.Your Skills and ExpertiseTo set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics discipline (completed and verified prior to start AND two (2) years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environmentAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role are the ability to:Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation/Controls Engineering, Robotics EngineeringExperience working with electro-mechanical systems, mechatronics, automation controls, SCADA systems, or robotics in a manufacturing environment.Project management experience leading engineering, manufacturing, automation, equipment installation, or process improvement initiatives.Experience supporting equipment, process, or facilities design; capital equipment selection and installation; equipment commissioning; startup activities; and/or pre-startup safety reviews in a manufacturing environment.Experience programming, modifying, or troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in manufacturing operations.Experience troubleshooting industrial motor drives, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo systems, or related control systems.Experience working with industrial electrical equipment, electrical control systems, or power distribution systems in a manufacturing environment.Experience performing industrial maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment, automation systems, or production machineryExperience troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing equipment, process, automation, or production-related issues.Work location:Onsite – 1750 Yankee Doodle Rd Eagan, MN 55121Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/internationalRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-beingSolventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum 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 $85,200 - $117,150, 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.). 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