Pilot Plant Technician* at 3M in Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Description:

Pilot Plant Technician*

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 diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 96,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.

“For more than 30 years at 3M, I’ve seen firsthand how it’s a place where curious, creative and collaborative people thrive and build a rewarding career. As a leader in this company, my goal is to ensure each 3Mer sees and feels the positive impact we’re making around the world” – Mike Roman, chief executive officer and chairman, 3M

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

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

The person hired for the role of Pilot Plant Technician will join the team at the Chemical Process Development Center (CPDC) within the Film & Material Science (FMS) Chemicals R&D organization. The CPDC serves as the bridge between FMS-Chemicals Laboratory and five global manufacturing facilities during new product scale-up (NMI/NPI).

As a Pilot Plant Technician, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Setting up, operating and maintaining pilot plant equipment 5 days per week on a rotating shift schedule


• Collaborating on cross functional teams to conduct experimental runs while maintaining a safe working environment


• Utilizing strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills


• Demonstrating personal flexibility to respond to rapidly changing requests and assignments


• Transporting and handling chemicals in different packaging sizes

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• High school diploma/ GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution


• One (1) combined year of pilot plant and/or chemical processing experience in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Two-year technical degree or higher from an accredited institution


• Three (3) years of experience in pilot plants or chemical processing


• Ability to work flexible/extended schedules with rotating shifts (days, afternoons, midnights, and weekends) if needed


• Experience in transporting and handling chemicals in different packaging sizes


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic and international

Relocation Assistance: Maybe authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Responsibilities 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.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only.  Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.  The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.

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. 

Resources for You 

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. 

 

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

3M is an equal opportunity employer.  3M  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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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