3M
Film Research Engineer
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The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
- Develop capabilities in a variety of film technologies and apply them to new products and processes
- Perform material characterization and analysis of physical and optical properties of polymers and films
- Develop new test methodologies for unique film applications in challenging environments
- Ensure successful technology scale‑up from laboratory to manufacturing
- Develop correlations from materials properties to process parameters to product measurements, thereby creating a clear cause and effect understanding
- Present results in a clear and concise manner to a multidisciplinary team and make recommendations with respect to material formulation and/or process modifications
Your Skills and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or engineering (completed and verified prior to start)
- Two (2) years of experience in film processing, development, and/or characterization in a private, public, government or military environment
- Experience with cast and oriented films, barrier coatings, and optical coatings
- Experience with developing novel test methodologies, especially for harsh environments
- Previous or current 3M experience (Internship, Contract Worker or Tech Aide)
- Understanding of materials properties, rheology, metrology, and process equipment
- Hands‑on, self‑starter orientation to the work
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential
- Must be able to work well both in multidisciplinary teams and independently
- Methodical, problem‑solving attitude
Location
St. Paul, MN
Travel
Up to 10%
Relocation Assistance
May be authorized
Legal
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
EEO
3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.