Machine Vision/Automation Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title
Machine Vision/Automation 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 Machine Vision/Automation 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 creative methods for vision system data visualization and analysis

• Maintaining and modifying PLC control systems including Allen Bradley, SIEMENS, and other various applications

• Creating and delivering comprehensive training and troubleshooting documentation for maintenance and other personnel

• Identifying, procuring, and optimizing vision systems for maximum quality, yield, and throughput

• Standardizing vision system templates, procedures, and methodologies to optimize performance and minimize downtime

• Specifying and commissioning new automated equipment and vision systems

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 degree or higher in a Science or Engineering (completed and verified prior to start)

• Five (5) years of combined experience in robotics, vision systems, and/or manufacturing 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 (completed and verified prior to start)

• Experience with Vision systems, PLC Programming, and data analysis/visualization such as: Process Studio, PowerBI, JMP

• Three (3+) years of experience in process engineering within a manufacturing and/or industrial setting with demonstrated strength in engineering/technical skills

• Experience with process validation and documentation

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong communication skills both verbal and written, analytical and organizational skills to manage dynamic priorities

• Training and experience in Lean methodology, statistics, SPC, DOE, and Six Sigma

Work location:

• Tonawanda, NY On-site

Travel: May include up to 10% 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).

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.