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Electrical Reliability and Maintenance Engineer (Maplewood, MN)

3M · Minnesota

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Level
Engineer
Team
Reliability
Base pay
$124k–$152k
Travel
10%
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
18 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at 3M (industrial) in Minnesota. Of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
FMEA, PLC
Base pay
$124k–$152k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 10% travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $95k–$130k. This one lists $124k–$152k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 6 reliability engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 499 other live reliability postings in the US.

Base pay
About 11% above similar roles

Typical $105k–$143k, from 179 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 54%
  • Team leadership 28%
  • ✓ FMEA 26%
  • Automation 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

The person hired for the position of Electrical Reliability and Maintenance Engineer will lead the effort to support and maintain Lab, Office, Pilot Plant, and Utility Plant that are integral to the worldwide operation of 3M. The Electrical Reliability and Maintenance Engineering position at 3M St. Paul Plant Engineering is critical to the support of maintenance operations, to assure safe and reliable equipment operation and to implement infrastructure renewal.

As an Electrical Reliability and Maintenance 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:

  • ◆Coordinate ongoing maintenance of Lab, Office, Pilot Plant, and Utility Plant at 3M Center.
  • ◆Forecast equipment replacement and renewal ensuring continued asset utilization while controlling capital costs.
  • ◆Justify, lead and manage projects. Update and modify drawings
  • ◆Perform failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) to develop appropriate equipment maintenance plans to include equipment checks and Preventive & Predictive Maintenance (PPM)
  • ◆Perform PPM effectiveness assessment at appropriate timings. Periodically review preventive maintenance plans to assure optimum process and frequency of performance, for reliability and Electrical Integrity needs
  • ◆Provide electrical / systems engineering assistance to maintenance and operations including troubleshooting, evaluation of equipment failures, and technical recommendations for repairs and upgrades, and ownership of improvements. Provide on-call support for any emergency or maintenance activity.

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 an engineering, science or technical discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution and a minimum of three (3) years of electrical experience in a manufacturing facility in a private, public, government or military environment

OR

  • ✓Associate's degree in an electrical field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution and a minimum of five (5) years of electrical experience in a manufacturing facility in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional

that could help you succeed even further in this role include

  • ◆Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
  • ◆Medium Voltage Experience
  • ◆Journeyman or Master Electrician
  • ◆Data Center Experience
  • ◆PLC & HMI programming
  • ◆Problem solving skills with a troubleshooting mindset
  • ◆Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • ◆Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • ◆Ability to effectively communicate up, down and across the organization
  • ◆Effective interpersonal skills

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 Envi

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Job Description

Job Title

Electrical Reliability and Maintenance 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.

Location

  • •Work Location: 3M Center in Maplewood, MN

Travel: May include up to 10% travel

Relocation: 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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Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/05/2026 To 11/04/2026 Or until filled

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