Senior Product Development Engineer - Robotics & Automation

Job Description:

Senior Product Development Engineer - Robotics & Automation

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 Senior Product Development Engineer - Robotics & Automation in 3M’s Automotive Aftermarket Laboratory, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and excel in collaborating with others in the laboratory to revolutionize standard manual processes and invent new, automated solutions for our industry.

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Playing a crucial role in defining standard processes, governance, and tools to accelerate implementation of physical automation solutions.
• Developing and testing automation solutions leveraging technologies such as Robotics, computer vision, machine learning and other industrial automation and software technologies.
•  Facilitating complex problem-solving skills, collaborating across functional groups, and supporting development efforts for new customer solutions.

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 of Science degree in industrial engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field (completed and verified prior to start).
• Three (3) years of experience in utilization or application of robotics and automation in R&D or manufacturing in a private, public, government, or military environment

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

• Master’s degree in industrial engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Expertise in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or FEA simulation.
• Proficiency with electromechanical/mechatronic and/or vision systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and demonstration skills.
• Strong understanding of fabrication methods including machining, sheet metal, rapid prototyping, and injection molding.
• Ability to use project management tools to plan projects.
• Experience with Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, Universal or other industrial/collaborative robotic arms.
• Working knowledge of machinery related compliance requirements and safety standards such as OSHA, CE, ANSI, ISO, IEC.

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: 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 $122,292 - $149,468, 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 04/14/2025