Job Description:
Job Title
Control Systems 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 Control Systems 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:
- Application of a variety of control technologies, including AC/DC motion control, digital and analog systems, interactive operator / machine interface, data acquisition, PID and PLC control, systems integration, and systems commissioning in support of roofing granule manufacturing.
- Management of several program formats specific to our location, including applicable change processes and procedures.
- In-plant work and support of Plant Engineering crafts-persons for resolution of controls
- issues and implementation of improvement initiatives.
- Coordination of work activities with local and remote Information Technology support
- Coordination and support of capital project work activities with company Project Engineering Resources.
- Active participation in plant Safety, Health, Environmental and Six Sigma Lean processes
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 in Engineering (completed and verified prior to start).
- Five (5) years of experience with PLC programming, HMI development, industrial controls, and automation systems in a manufacturing, private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation
- Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering or Systems Engineering from an accredited institution
- Project management experience
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and components
- Demonstrated experience managing 3rd party contractors and vendors
- Management of Change process management and compliance
- Demonstrated success with developing and using Wonderware real-time operations management software in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated capability with Schneider Concept, Control Expert PLC programming, and ACP Thin Manager applications
- Experience with Mining and Industrial Rock Processing Equipment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Work location:
- On-site Corona, CA
Travel: May include up to 10% Domestic
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.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, 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 09/18/2026 To 10/18/2026 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Five years of experience with PLC programming, HMI development, industrial controls, and automation systems
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or Automation
- Master's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, or Systems Engineering
- Project management experience
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and components
- Experience managing third-party contractors and vendors
- Management of Change process management and compliance experience
- Experience developing and using Wonderware real-time operations management software in industrial manufacturing
- Experience with Schneider Concept, Control Expert PLC programming, and ACP Thin Manager applications
- Experience with mining and industrial rock processing equipment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without visa sponsorship
What We Do
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