Systems Control Technician at 3M in Irvine, California

Job Description:

Job Description:

Job Title
Systems Control 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 93,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.

“I’ve seen firsthand how 3M is 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 they’re making around the world, and that they know they’re valued.” – Kristen Ludgate, senior vice president of Human Resources at 3M

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Systems Control 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:

• Troubleshoot/repair mechanical equipment and components, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, web handling systems


• Perform basic machining and preventive maintenance  


• Maintain pumps


• Troubleshoot/diagnose/repair electrical and electronic equipment and components


• Program/troubleshoot using programming devices


• Install/upgrade and calibrate equipment


• Operate a personal computer to create/modify spreadsheets, data base for historical trending, word processed database, to load/remove programs and to maintain/troubleshoot power and distribution systems.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

• Five years of mechanical/electrical equipment maintenance or related experience, with an emphasis on Process Instrumentation and Control Systems.


• Able to work overtime, weekends, either second or third shift depending on shift availability and holidays as needed.


• Ability to pass the 3M Maintenance Battery Test with a score of “H”

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

• Two year technical degree or, technical knowledge and practical application skills in mechanical, electrical, or electronics disciplines at a level normally acquired through formal training in two-to-four years of vocational education and/or as part of an established apprenticeship program.


• Knowledge and skills of mechanical concepts at a level required to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment and devices is normally required.


• Knowledge and skills of Electrical concepts at a level required to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment and devices is normally required.


• Provide and maintain the required quality and quantity of personal hand tools as listed by plant management.


• Contribute to overall cleanliness and safety of working areas by keeping areas neat and orderly, clean up of work area at completion of each job.  Report unsafe work conditions, practices or equipment to management immediately.

Travel: Travel requirement when providing engineering support.

Relocation: Is not 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. 

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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