Precision Controls Engineer - MT*

As a Precision Controls 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:

• ◆Developing, deploying, and supporting advanced, production-ready control solutions for ultra-precision manufacturing systems where performance is measured in nanometers.
• ◆Employing creativity and engineering rigor to identify, account for, and mitigate sources of positioning error to ensure precision machines meet the application requirements.
• ◆Managing requirements, providing cost and schedule estimates, and applying sound project management practices to guarantee successful delivery of capital equipment projects.

Your Skills and Expertise

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

• ✓Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a Physical Science (completed and verified prior to start)

Additional

• ◆Possess a Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• ◆Five years of experience designing and/or deploying advanced motion control systems for manufacturing applications
• ◆Experience with precision engineering concepts such as error budgeting, ultra-precision metrology, error compensation
• ◆Familiarity with linear motors, high-resolution encoders, ultra-low friction bearing systems, high- speed servo control
• ◆Significant experience with CNC or advanced motion control systems such as DeltaTau, Newport, Physik Instrumente (PI), Polaris, Aerotech
• ◆Electrical system design & documentation using electrical drawing software (ePlan, AutoCAD Electrical)
• ◆Embedded software architecture and development (e.g. C/C++, .NET C#, Structured Text, TwinCAT, Labview)

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.

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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 09/08/2026 To 10/08/2026 Or until filled

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