Microreplication and Film Coating Process Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title

Microreplication and Film Coating Research 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 diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 96,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.

“A long-lasting career at 3M comes from having vision, imagination, and the ability to see what doesn’t exist. 3Mers are groundbreaking innovators and it’s important that we give every person the space for disruptive and creative thinking.” – John Banovetz, senior vice president and chief technology officer at 3M 

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
 

The person hired for the position of Microreplication and Film Coating Research Engineer will work to develop novel microreplication and nanoimprint tooling technology as well as multi-layer optical film (MOF) coating processes.  This person will work cross-functionally with division, manufacturing, and corporate laboratories to enable product development teams to build new products for the Transportation, Energy, and Electronics markets.

Your Skills and Expertise 
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead coating process experiments in lab, pilot and factory settings
• Develop nanoimprint and microreplication tooling advancements to enable new product introductions
• Generate prototype film samples for commercial sampling
• Interact with NTI/NPI teams to support new growth programs
• Work with corporate experts to implement new coating materials

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

Basic Qualifications:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline
• Min. 1 yr industrial or academic process engineering experience

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

• Possess a master’s degree or higher in material science, chemistry, chemical engineering discipline
• Coating materials understanding including photopolymerizable and water-based chemistries
• Process understanding of web-based coating and film production
• Experience with nanoimprint or nanoimprint lithography (NIL) processes 
• Experience with coating and extrusion replication
• Ability to prioritize time and manage multiple tasks
• Experience in either R&D laboratory or plant settings
• Comfort with a dynamic, hands-on work environment
• Demonstrated strong troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively in cross-functional teams

Location:  Maplewood, MN

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation Benefits: 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. 

Resources for You 

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. 

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $95,825 - $117,120, 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: