National Black MBA Association
Job Description
Film Research Engineer
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Film Research Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
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
Presenting results in a clear and concise manner to a multidisciplinary team and making recommendations with respect to material formulation and/or process modifications
Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
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
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
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 their work
Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential
Must be able to work well both in multi-disciplinary teams and independently
Methodical, problem-solving attitude
Work location St. Paul, MN
Travel & Relocation May include up to 10% travel.
Relocation Assistance: May Be Authorized.
Authorization Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.
Compensation & Benefits Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $98,413 - $120,282, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Application Note Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
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Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Film Research Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
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
Presenting results in a clear and concise manner to a multidisciplinary team and making recommendations with respect to material formulation and/or process modifications
Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
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
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
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 their work
Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential
Must be able to work well both in multi-disciplinary teams and independently
Methodical, problem-solving attitude
Work location St. Paul, MN
Travel & Relocation May include up to 10% travel.
Relocation Assistance: May Be Authorized.
Authorization Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.
Compensation & Benefits Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $98,413 - $120,282, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Application Note Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
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