Test Development Engineer

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

Job summary

3M Company in Maplewood, Minnesota is seeking a Test Development Engineer to join our on-site team. You will translate customer requirements into robust test methods for product performance and design experiments to optimize testing.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree with hands-on experience in physical test method development, plus experience with DoE, statistical analysis, LabVIEW, and industrial robotics. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field with 1 year of experience in physical test method development.
• Or an Associate’s degree with 5 years of experience in physical test method development.
• Additional qualifications: project leadership, teamwork, communication; experience with abrasive products; DoE methodology; statistical analysis; LabVIEW; robotics.

Responsibilities

• Lead translation of customer requirements into robust test methods for product performance.
• Design experiments to optimize test methods.
• Coordinate testing and translate data into insights for product development.
• Establish a network of support across research, lab, manufacturing and engineering.
• Communicate at all levels to drive direction and act as a technical resource.

Skills

Test method development

Project leadership

Communication skills

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (technical field)

Associate’s degree + 5 years experience

Tools

LabVIEW

FANUC robots

KUKA robots

Job description

Job Description:

Test Development 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 diversity 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 Test Development 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:

• Working on new product development teams to lead them in translating customer requirements into robust, relevant test methods for product performance
• Designing experiments to optimize test methods
• Coordinating testing and translating data into insights for product development
• Establishing an extensive network of support (corporate research, laboratory, manufacturing, engineering) to help facilitate completion of assignments
• Communicating at all levels of the organization to drive direction
• Functioning as a technical resource within immediate work group

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 from an accredited institution in technical field (completed and verified prior to start) AND One year of experience in physical test method development in a private, public, government or military environment

OR

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in technical field (completed and verified prior to start) AND (5) years of experience in physical test method development in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Demonstrated project leadership experience, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Experience with use of abrasive products
• Experience with Design of Experiments methodology
• Statistical analysis experience
• Experience with Labview
• Experience with FANUC or Kuka robots

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/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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 – $120,957, 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/

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.

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.