Laboratory Technologist

Laboratory Technologist (Austin, TX)

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 Laboratory Technologist, 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:

• Supporting automated production equipment at customer sites
• Troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of manufacturing and laboratory equipment
• Performing preventive maintenance and supporting equipment upgrades
• Assisting with installation, startup, testing, and service activities
• Troubleshooting controls-related issues, including PLC-based systems
• Documentation of service and maintenance activities
• Partnering with internal teams and customers to resolve technical issues
• Supporting safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operation

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, vocational training, or trade certification in a science or technical discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

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• High School Diploma/ GED (completed and verified prior to start) and five (5) years of technical experience with manufacturing in one or more of the following areas: Electrical, maintenance, repair or laboratory equipment troubleshooting within a private, public, government, or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• General industrial maintenance knowledge
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment controls and PLCs
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to travel to external customer sites as needed
• Ability to work independently in both field and laboratory environments
• Experience with automated production equipment
• Mechanical background, including CNC or manual machining
• Experience with sensors, pneumatics, motors, and related equipment
• Prior field service or customer-facing technical support experience

Work location: This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the office at 3M Center, located in Austin, TX.

Travel: 20% travel required, may include up to 30% domestic

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).

Must be a US Citizen.

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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