System QA Engineer

3M; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a System QA Engineer to join our on-site team at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. You’ll develop and maintain test procedures, and implement automated tests in both virtual environments and with industrial hardware.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in CS or engineering and 5+ years in software quality assurance, plus experience with Python, C++, or C#. Travel up to 10% and relocation may be authorized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering, completed and verified.
• Five (5) years of combined experience in software quality assurance or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain manual and automated test procedures.
• Create and implement automated test software in virtual environments and on physical hardware.
• Coordinate with developers and engineers to implement testing schedules.
• Execute and optimize test procedures with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create software QA procedures and standards.
• Be flexible to take on tasks beyond traditional QA as required.

Skills

Software QA

Testing

Python

C++

C#

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering

Tools

Industrial robots

Job description

Job Description:

System QA 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 System QA 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:

• Develop, document, and maintain both manual and automated test procedures that will take place both internally and with external partners
• Creation and Implementation of automated test software in virtual environments and on physical industrial hardware
• Coordinate with other developers and engineers to implement realistic testing schedules
• Execute and optimize test procedure with a continuous improvement mindset
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to create software QA procedures and standards
• Flexibility to jump into current team needs, which may require tasks outside of a traditional QA role

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 computer science or engineering (completed and verified prior to start)
• Five (5) years of combined experience in software quality assurance, systems quality assurance, software development, or hardware/software integrated systems development in a production software/system in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Working with industrial software and hardware
• Experience in Python, C++, C#, or other languages
• Experience with industrial robots (Fanuc, Yaskawa, Kuka, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple release across projects
• Proven track record of learning and adapting to new technology
• Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized
• Strong leadership, networking, and problem-solving skills
• Candidate should have a \"hands on, self-starter\" orientation to their work, have broad interests and willingness to explore new areas

Work location:

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.
• Travel: May include up to 10% domestic
• 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.

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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 08/05/2026 To 09/04/2026 Or until filled

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