Plant Controls Systems Engineer - Electronics

Job Description:

Job Title
Controls/Systems 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.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As a Plant Controls/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:

• Increasing machine efficiency and yield through controls and programming projects & providing real-time troubleshooting of controls related issues to improve machine uptime while developing plans to further systems and databases plantwide to improve data availability and push forward technology advancements
• Mentoring and coaching plant engineering employees in controls and systems issues while identifying, initiating, and leading projects to improve process safety, quality, service, cost, capacity, and productivity through engineering and continuous improvement methods.
• Improving process capability on manufacturing equipment using a variety of tools which includes standard work, tier reviews, and kaizens.
• Troubleshooting defects and variation, performing root cause analysis, applying systematic problem-solving techniques, and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Engaging in daily operations to resolve equipment downtime issues, assure quality and productivity, and meet service targets.
• Creating and maintaining product/process documentation, including specifications, test methods, and change management documentation.
• Establishing an extensive network of support (laboratory, quality, financial, manufacturing, engineering, sales and marketing) to help facilitate completion of assignments while communicating at all levels of the organization to drive direction. Function as a technical resource within immediate work group.

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 from an accredited university in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (completed and verified prior to start)
• Five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing setting in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience with Allen Bradley, FANUC, HMI Systems
• Masters degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience within a manufacturing setting with demonstrated strength in engineering.
• Experience with injection molding processes or equipment.
• Training and experience in continuous improvement methods, statistics, and designed experiments are beneficial; and Six Sigma are beneficial; Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated capability and knowledge of equipment reliability concepts and methods.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and remain flexible to changes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated project leadership experience, teamwork, and communication skills.

Work location:

• On-site in Indianapolis, IN

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic travel

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.

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