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Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer

3M
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Sept 2025
💰 $149,468/yr($122,292/yr$149,468/yr)

About the role

Job Description:

Job Title
Senior Facilities 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 Senior Facilities 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:

  • Providing design of mechanical systems including HVAC, building automation, industrial ventilation, process piping, plumbing systems, and central utilities for 3M facilities and processes
  • Collaborating with a cross-functional team to influence and develop scope in early stages of the project
  • Developing and managing timelines and budgets for assigned projects
  • Successfully interacting with multi-disciplinary teams including 3M plant personnel, consultants, suppliers, and vendors
  • Communicating effectively to project team, facility staff, and project owners
  • Ensuring application of applicable codes, standards, and internal guidelines
  • Overseeing and guiding the design work by consultants for assigned projects

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 in Mechanical Engineering (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution, AND Minimum of Four (4) years of experience in Mechanical Engineering related design and construction to support industrial facilities and processes in a private, public, government or military environment

OR

  • 2 year technical degree/certificate in Facilities Mechanical Engineering related field, AND Minimum of Eight (8) years of experience in Mechanical Engineering related design and construction to support industrial facilities and processes in a private, public, government or military environment

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

  • 6+ years’ experience in mechanical system design to support industrial facilities and processes including HVAC, building automation systems, process piping, plumbing, and utility systems
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer
  • Proficient in use of project management skills for developing timelines, budgets, and coordination of activities
  • Proficient communication and documentation skills
  • Proficient at using electronic tools for design, documentation, and communication
  • Team player with the ability to contribute to a matrix environment

Work location:

  • On-site at 3M Center in St.Paul, MN

Travel: May include up to 20% domestic

Relocation Assistance: Not 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.

Chat with Max

For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.

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:

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