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From the employer's careers site First seen 24 Oct 2026

Precision Controls Engineer

3M Maplewood, MN On-site senior full-time

Salary

$98,964 - $120,957 per year

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Description

As a Precision Controls Engineer at 3M, you will develop, deploy, and support advanced control solutions for ultra-precision manufacturing systems. You will work with innovative 3Mers around the world to make an impact by employing creativity and engineering rigor to identify and mitigate sources of positioning error. You will manage requirements, provide cost and schedule estimates, and apply sound project management practices to guarantee successful delivery of capital equipment projects.

To succeed in this role, you will need a Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a Physical Science. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed include a Master's degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, experience designing and deploying advanced motion control systems, and familiarity with precision engineering concepts such as error budgeting and ultra-precision metrology.

The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay. 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts, and retirement benefits.

You will work on-site at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN, with the possibility of up to 35% domestic or international travel.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physical Science
  • precision engineering concepts
  • motion control systems
  • project management

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • experience with CNC or advanced motion control systems
  • electrical system design and documentation
  • embedded software architecture and development

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://3m.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/US-Minnesota-Maplewood/Precision-Controls-Engineer---MT-_R01170508

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