Description
As an Automation Manufacturing Technology Specialist at 3M, you will provide technical leadership for packaging automation, end-of-line systems, and automated material handling across manufacturing sites.
You will develop and deploy automation solutions, equipment improvements, and process standards that improve safety, quality, productivity, labor efficiency, changeover efficiency, flow, and equipment reliability.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing technical leadership for packaging automation initiatives
- Defining and reviewing technical requirements, equipment specifications, and process scope
- Directing project teams technically across automation, controls, robotics, and process integration
- Leading or supporting the development of automation solutions
- Partnering with plants to identify opportunities to improve safety, ergonomics, quality, labor productivity, and equipment reliability
- Working with suppliers to develop, challenge, and validate machine concepts and technical proposals
- Participating in design reviews, FAT, installation, commissioning, SAT, startup, and production ramp-up
- Developing and applying standards, best practices, and technical guidelines for packaging automation and end-of-line systems
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Control and Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline
- 10 years of engineering experience, preferably in manufacturing, project, converting, automation, or equipment design
- 3 years of experience with packaging automation, end-of-line systems, robotics, material handling, or manufacturing equipment projects
- 5 years of experience with machine automation, mechanical systems, product handling, case handling, conveyor systems, robotic automation, machine safety, and process integration
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
- 12 years of engineering experience
Skills:
- Industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VFDs, robotics, vision systems, safety systems, sensors, and industrial networks
- Experience managing capital projects (CAPEX)
- Demonstrated experience leading equipment projects from concept through design, FAT, installation, SAT, startup, and production ramp-up
- Strong understanding of machine safety requirements
- Ability to work with external equipment suppliers and drive alignment on requirements and standards