Machine Vision Engineer

The Automated Inspection and Measurement group is responsible for fundamental technology development, application investigations, system integration and deployment, and long-term support across many 3M divisions in the areas of automated inspection, measurement, machine vision, automation, and process data systems. This group is a leader in digital technology within the corporation through its technology development and breadth of system deployment across 3M manufacturing operations.

As a Machine Vision 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:

• Automated inspection, measurement, and machine vision system integration and application engineering with a focus on implementation of machine vision systems enabling automation within 3M manufacturing operations
• Strategic planning related to machine vision to intersect with future automation needs within 3M
• Technology development for custom inspection and measurement applications with particular emphasis on opto-mechanical systems, machine vision, and automation
• Identify, filter, and prioritize customer (3M Internal) requirements and then design, develop, and implement machine vision solutions to meet those requirements.
• Working within a team setting to solve manufacturing challenges
• Provide ongoing Tier 2 support for installed infrastructure, may include on-call support, 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.

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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.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (completed and verified prior to start)
• Two (2) years professional machine vision experience in a private, public, government or military environment, * Possess expertise equivalent to that which would be obtained in a master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline
• Five (5) years of professional experience implementing machine vision for automation solutions
• Project management and strategy development experience.
• Experience integrating machine vision with robotic and/or automation manufacturing operations.
• Experience with Cognex machine vision platforms.
• Experience with Zebra machine vision platforms.
• Image processing, signal processing, optics, software, or electronics experience.
• Skills include excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent networking skills, exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.

Work location:

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, 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: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.