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Systems Control Engineer

3M
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Mar 2025
💰 $145,537/yr($119,076/yr$145,537/yr)

About the role

Job Description:

Systems Control 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 Systems Control 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:

  • Possessing a thorough background in Allen-Bradley controls systems and hardware and proficiency in Motion Control Servo’s including Kinetix Drives and Servo Motors

  • Leading controls aspects of capital projects with Division Engineering partners

  • Leading strategic improvement initiatives for the department by utilizing a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming, working knowledge of Network Architecture, robotics, servo motion control, variable frequency drives (VFD), data historians, control and process valves

  • Supporting Systems Technicians with tactical projects and growth

  • Driving continuous improvement activities for the plant 

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 (completed and verified prior to start) and minimum five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing technical role in a private, public, government or military environment

OR

  • Associate's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and minimum seven (7) years of experience in a manufacturing technical role in a private, public, government or military environment

AND

  • Current, valid Driver’s License.

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

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills  

  • Working knowledge of ethernet IP protocols, IP addressing & subnets, AD (Group Policy) credentials for server configuration, MODBUS, familiarity with scripting and automation (VB scripting and SQL)

  • Demonstrated track record of performance in process improvement

  • Demonstrated project leadership skills and demonstrated ability to define and achieve goals

  • Ability to work with a cross functional team in the manufacturing organization 

Work location:

  • Clinton, TN.

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic

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 $119,076 - $145,537, 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 03/17/2025 To 04/16/2025 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition

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