Machine Vision Engineer

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Job Description: Machine Vision 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 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 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 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 Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: 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. Travel: May include up to 25% US & international, primarily to 3M manufacturing locations 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. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. 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/. Good Faith Posting Date Range 06/11/2026 To 07