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Project Engineer*

Location
New Ulm, Minnesota
Requisition ID
R01171615
Date posted
09/24/2026
Category
Engineering
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Job Description

Job Title

Project 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

As a Project 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:


  • Lead capital engineering projects that support Growth, Cost Reduction, EHS improvement, and Equipment/Facility Renewal.  
  • You will lead teams including electrical, facilities, design, technical experts, and operations to deliver project expectations.  
  • You will utilize project engineering fundamentals (scope, budget, schedule, forecasting, communication, financial analysis) to deliver the best outcome for 3M.

Your Skills and Expertise 

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


  • Associate’s Degree/Technical Diploma or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institute and five (5) years of
    combined experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management in a private, public, government or military environment

    OR
  •  Bachelor’s or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution and three (3) years of combined experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management 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 bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering
  • Five (5) year of combined experience in Capital equipment and/or Facilities project management in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Prior experience with webline, extrusion, material handling, or inspection equipment
  • Team player with the ability to contribute in a matrix environment
  • Proficient user of typical business, office, and technical software for tasks such as spreadsheet computation and/or project presentation/scheduling

Work Location:

  • Work location: Valley, NE or New Ulm, MN

Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/International

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).


Responsibilities 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.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.


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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What to Expect During the Hiring Process

This is a general overview of the 3M job application process. The specific steps, timing, and requirements may vary by country, region, role, or business need. For the most accurate information, please follow any location-specific guidance or instructions shared with you during the recruitment process.

  • Apply

  • Assessment

  • Phone screen

  • On-site or
    virtual interview

  • Conditional
    offer

  • Background
    check

  • Welcome to the team!

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