3M is hiring: Film Research Engineer in Saint Paul

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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. 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 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 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: May include up to 10% Relocation Assistance: May Be Authorized 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 Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/16/2025 To 11/15/2025 Or until filled All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement. Pay & Benefits Overview https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/ 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. 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. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr