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Test Development Engineer

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

Salary

$98,964 - $120,957 per year

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Description

As a Test Development Engineer at 3M, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world.

You will work on new product development teams to lead them in translating customer requirements into robust, relevant test methods for product performance.

Responsibilities include:

  • Designing experiments to optimize test methods
  • Coordinating testing and translating data into insights for product development
  • Establishing an extensive network of support to help facilitate completion of assignments
  • Communicating at all levels of the organization to drive direction
  • Functioning as a technical resource within immediate work group

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in a technical field
  • One year of experience in physical test method development in a private, public, government or military environment

Or:

  • Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a technical field
  • Five years of experience in physical test method development in a private, public, government or military environment

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

  • Demonstrated project leadership experience, teamwork, and communication skills
  • Experience with use of abrasive products
  • Experience with Design of Experiments methodology
  • Statistical analysis experience
  • Experience with Labview
  • Experience with FANUC or Kuka robots

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel may include up to 10% domestic/international.

Relocation may be authorized.

The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.

Skills

Required

  • physical test method development
  • technical field degree

Nice to have

  • Design of Experiments methodology
  • Labview
  • FANUC or Kuka robots
  • statistical analysis
  • abrasive products

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/Test-Development-Engineer_R01170343

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