Description
As a Test Lab Engineer at 3M, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with innovative people around the world and make an impact by developing and improving test methods, supporting test equipment management, and leading test lab improvement projects.
The role involves:
- Collaborating with the Test Lab Supervisor, testing team, and engineering personnel to understand testing requirements and ensure successful test execution.
- Developing, improving, maintaining, and validating robust, repeatable test methods.
- Supporting test equipment management, including maintenance, repair, calibration, instrumentation, training, and equipment-related troubleshooting.
- Supporting future equipment planning, fixture development, data acquisition programming, software updates, and test capability expansion.
- Leading and driving test lab improvement projects and new method development to increase test capabilities, accreditation scope, and alignment with standard revisions.
- Documenting standard work, test methods, life critical safety standards, measurement outputs, calculation verification, and reporting processes.
- Promoting adherence to ISO 17025 principles and processes and participating in applicable regulatory audits.
Requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline.
- One (1) year of experience with test method development or instrumentation in a private, public, government, or military setting.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed include:
- Experience defining technical requirements, developing project plans, managing priorities, and contributing to strategic planning.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards, particularly ISO 17025 and those relating to fall protection.
- Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, and safe laboratory work practices.
- Highly organized with great attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Self-starter who can effectively work in a fast-paced environment, work through and manage change/ambiguity, and work with an appropriate sense of urgency.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. 3M offers various benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits.