Maintenance and Reliability Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

Maintenance and Reliability Mechanical 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 Maintenance and Reliability Mechanical 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:

• SME for critical mechanical infrastructure at 3M Center
• Create specifications for purchasing mechanical utility system equipment
• Model energy consumption of mechanical systems
• Support Plant Engineering as they develop and manage project timelines and budgets
• Successfully interact with multiple discipline teams including 3M Center operations, consultants, suppliers, and vendors
• Communicate effectively to project team, facility staff and project owners
• Troubleshoot steam, compressed air, water and chilled water issues in new and existing systems
• Insure application of applicable codes, standards, and internal guidelines

​Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Associates Degree (completed and verified prior to start) and four (4) years of experience in Plant Engineering, Manufacturing Operations or Utility Plant Operations in a private, public, government or military environment

Or

• Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and two (2) years of experience in Plant Engineering, Manufacturing Operations or Utility Plant Operations in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited university
• Two (2) years of experience with water treatment, and/or steam distribution systems.
• Experience in utility distribution with compressed air, water and/or chilled water
• Be proficient in use of project management skills for developing timelines, budgets, and coordination of activities
• Be proficient creating Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Word documents
• Be proficient at using electronic tools for design, documentation, and communication
• Function as a team player with the ability to contribute in a matrix environment

Work location: On-site at 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 04/15/2026 To 05/15/2026 Or until filled

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