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Electrical Systems Specialist (Ames, IA)

3M
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2025
💰 $88,660/yr($82,480/yr$88,660/yr)

About the role

Job Description:

Job Title
Electrical Systems Specialist (Ames, IA)

We offer:

  • Competitive pay starting between $41.24 to $44.33/hour
  • Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on your first day.
  • 401k with generous company match
  • Up to three weeks paid vacation in your first year.
  • Twelve (12) company holidays
  • Opportunities for advancement

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As an Electrical Systems Specialist, 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:

  • Lead engineering projects
  • Design and installation of electrical and mechanical systems
  • PLC Programming to support maintenance, engineering, and operational projects
  • Provide leadership and coaching to maintenance technicians
  • Creating a culture of safety and compliance in the production environment through identifying and correcting complex safety issues
  • Supporting a culture of continuous improvement by supporting operations engineering with product experiments

Your Skills and Expertise 

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

  • Possess a technical degree/diploma or higher in Robotics, Automation Technology, Industrial Laser Technology, or Engineering
  • Three (3) or more years of Industrial Maintenance/Engineering experience

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

  • Five (5) years of Industrial Maintenance Engineering experience

Work location:

  • Ames, IA

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

Relocation Assistance: Is Not Authorized

The starting rate of pay for this position is $41.24 and $44.33/hour. This targeted compensation range represents a good faith estimate and can vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other benefits and incentives may apply; pay and benefits overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/. This information is being disclosed in accordance with local Pay Transparency Rules.

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 starting rate of pay for this position is $39,04, with the potential to reach $41,24 . 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/.

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

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 foll

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