Job Description:
Analytical Chemist - Failure Analysis Engineer Specialist
At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world.
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 person hired for the position of Analytical Chemist - Failure Analysis Engineer Specialist will utilize analytical expertise, collaborate with 3M analytical labs, and engineers to help solve customer challenges and provide robust solutions. The ideal candidate is an analytically minded person with scientific curiosity and problem-solving skills. We're looking for a person who is collaborative and a great communicator, has excellent judgment, and can perform in a fast-paced, growing, global business. This position provides abundant opportunity for technical growth for a self-motivated person.
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Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Leading failure analysis projects on films, polymers, coatings, raw materials, or product samples using available analytical tools to determine defect root causes and provide recommended corrective actions.
Participate in Hypothesis Matrix, DFMEA, PFMEA, Kaizens addressing customer critical issues for both NPI and commercialized products.
Collaborating to identify, evaluate, and prioritize product defect opportunities, coordinate training in forensics methodology
Operating a variety of analytical instruments including but not limited to microscopy, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
Presenting project work to others in the 3M technical community utilizing statistical data enabling data-driven solutions.
Identifying and implementing improvements to lab operations, standard work, testing workflow/cycle time, test methods and lab capability
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 a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Five (5) years laboratory experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related discipline from an accredited institution
Experience working in a manufacturing setting and pace
Experience operating analytical instruments including but not limited to Gas Chromatography (GC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Rheometer Analysis
Demonstrated experience to analyze problems, diagnose root cause, and apply corrective actions
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of statistical and quality data analysis tools such as exploratory data analysis, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), Analysis of Variance, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Capability, acceptance sampling, correlation and regression, and experimental design
Skilled in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and statistical software (ex. Minitab, JMP)
Location: On site in 3M Center in Maplewood or 3M Hutchinson
Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/international
Relocation: 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.
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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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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, 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 09/15/2025 To 10/15/2025 Or until filled
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