Smart Slitting & Vision Automation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

3M is seeking a Manufacturing Technology Engineer in Maplewood, MN to design, implement, and support automated inspection and converting systems. You will apply machine vision, optics, and data analytics to boost product quality, yield, and manufacturing efficiency.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, process engineering, controls, quality, and suppliers, traveling up to 25% and supporting on-site deployments. Relocation may be authorized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline (completed and verified prior to start).
• Advanced degree preferred in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Optical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• Three or more years of experience in automated inspection, machine vision, or converting systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, commission, and support smart slitting and converting systems with automated control.
• Translate upstream inspection data into actionable converting strategies and process optimization.
• Develop and implement automated inspection solutions using optics, vision, data analytics, and AI/ML.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy robust technology solutions.
• Provide on-site support and travel to production locations; deliver training and ongoing reliability improvements.

Skills

Machine vision

Automation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, or Physics

Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC

HMIs

Machine vision hardware

Job description

3M is seeking a Manufacturing Technology Engineer in Maplewood, MN to design, implement, and support automated inspection and converting systems. You will apply machine vision, optics, and data analytics to boost product quality, yield, and manufacturing efficiency.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, process engineering, controls, quality, and suppliers, traveling up to 25% and supporting on-site deployments. Relocation may be authorized.