Job Description:
nJob Title
nSenior Controls Engineer
nCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
nChoosing 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.
nThis position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
nThe Impact You'll Make in this Role
nAs a Control Systems 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:
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Providing effective control system solutions to a variety of new and existing automated process and manufacturing equipment
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Leading development and design of the control system architecture
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Selecting hardware and developing programming to run new process equipment
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Leading machine controls design, installation, and commissioning
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Working in a team environment to successfully meet project milestones
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Your Skills and Expertise
nTo set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
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Three (3) years of experience working with machine control system design and commissioning in a private, public, government, or military environment
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Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
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Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens controls systems and hardware (PLCs, HMIs, Drives)
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Experience with automation and/or robotics
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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
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Five (5) years of experience working with machine control system design and commissioning in a private, public, government, or military environment
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Team player with the ability to contribute in a cross-functional environment
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Work location:
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- Cynthiana, KY or Clinton, TN n
Travel: May include up to 15% domestic/international
nRelocation Assistance: May be authorized
nMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
nResponsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
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nApplicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $122,292 - $149,468, 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:
nGood Faith Posting Date Range 07/16/2025 To 08/15/2025 Or until filled
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