Description
As a Manufacturing Technology Precision Controls Engineer at 3M, you will have the opportunity to design and deliver ultra-precision manufacturing systems where motion performance is measured in nanometers.
Responsibilities:
- Developing, deploying, and supporting advanced control solutions for ultra-precision manufacturing systems with nanometer-level performance requirements.
- Applying engineering rigor to identify, quantify, and mitigate sources of positioning error that affect machine accuracy, repeatability, and overall system performance.
- Creating and implementing strategies for error compensation, motion optimization, servo tuning, and precision system validation.
- Translating application requirements into robust control architectures, system specifications, and machine performance targets.
- Managing technical requirements, cost estimates, schedules, and project deliverables to support successful delivery of capital equipment projects.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and process engineering, to design and deploy high-performance automation systems.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a Physical Science.
- Six years of experience in a private, public, government, or military environment in one or more of the following areas: mechatronics, precision engineering, industrial automation, motion control, robotics.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Five or more years of experience designing, developing, commissioning, or deploying advanced motion control systems for manufacturing applications.
- Experience with precision engineering concepts such as error budgeting, ultra-precision metrology, geometric error compensation, dynamic error reduction, or machine calibration.
- Familiarity with linear motors, high-resolution encoders, air bearings, hydrostatic bearings, ultra-low-friction bearing systems, and high-speed servo control.
- Experience with CNC or advanced motion control platforms such as Delta Tau, Newport, Physik Instrumente, Polaris, Aerotech, or similar systems.
- Experience with electrical system design and documentation using tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical design software.
- Experience with embedded software, machine control, or automation software development using technologies such as C/C++, .NET/C#, Structured Text, TwinCAT, LabVIEW, or similar platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems and drive technical issues to resolution in a production or equipment-development environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, and retirement benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment.