Connected Manufacturing Assistant* (New Ulm, MN)

Job Description:

Connected Manufacturing Assistant* (New Ulm, MN)

As a Connected Manufacturing Assistant, you will design, implement, and maintain systems focused on connecting manufacturing.  This role will function as technical assistant to multiple Data Automation related projects at the site.

Why Our Employees Choose to Stay

• Safe, clean, climate-controlled work areas and a welcoming, respectful work environment
• Various work schedule options
• Pay, benefits, and paid time off that supports your well‑being on and off the job
• Opportunities to learn new tasks and advancement
• On‑the‑job training

What You Do

• Acquire knowledge and understanding of Data Automation practices using various software packages.
• Understand data automation architecture and securities.
• Support testing and site deployment efforts while fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Communicate project status to the Data Automation team on a weekly basis.
• Provide technical expertise and support to site computer systems
• Create documentation of system tools and systems to educate engineers, craftspeople, technicians, trainers, and others as necessary on project results
• Partner with Technology Advancement to ensure site stakeholders (Operations, Engineering, VS, LSS, etc.) have data and tools to improve factory & value stream efficiency

See what it’s like to work with us!

What You Bring

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

• High School Diploma or GED (completed prior to start)
• Possess or currently pursuing an associate degree or higher in a technical field such as Automation, SCADA, Systems, C#, SQL, REST APIs, SQL, web development or related or 5 year equivalent work experience
• Possess a high regard and understanding of Safety practices.
• Successful completion of Maintenance Selection Test Battery; preferred rating of 'HIGH'.
• Self-Starter with the ability to work independently and to work overtime as needed.
• Experience with software application and/or database design, programming, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of PLCs, SCADA environments, Ethernet and Modbus network communications, Microsoft Development Environment, and Windows operating systems.
•  Must possess communication skills and ability to interact with and work with diversified improvement teams.
• Must possess an excellent understanding of computer and network fundamentals.
• Ability to lift/carry heavy materials
• Ability to comprehend, understand, and apply written and verbal directions from standard operating procedures, safety rules and supervisor coaching
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment in accordance with safety rules

Other Helpful Experience You May Have

• Experience with current Connected Manufacturing tools such as (Workflow, Historian, Power Bi, Digital Visualization, Analytics and various MicroSoft Tools)
• Cross-functional knowledge in MES, PLCs, vision/inspection systems, C#, SQL, REST APIs, SQL, web development, data pipelines, cloud tools, database structures, query methods, network security with the ability to drive full solutions
• Travel may be required during project support efforts and to maintain technical education.

Travel: 10%

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person