Capital Project Engineer

On-site

US, Minnesota, Hutchinson

Full time

R01171565

Job Description:

Capital 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:

• Manage project timelines and budgets for assigned projects

• Lead a cross functional team to execute multiple projects simultaneously

• Interact with multiple discipline teams including 3M plant personnel, consultants, and suppliers

• Estimate capital equipment and installation costs

• Protect 3M intellectual property

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 an engineering or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start)

• Three (3) year of combined experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• 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 web line, converting, material handling, or automation equipment

• Team player with the ability to contribute in a matrix environment

• Experience designing, specifying, debugging, and commissioning custom equipment a plus

• Proficient user of typical business, office, and technical software for tasks such as spreadsheet computation, project presentation, scheduling, managing budgets and AutoCAD.

Work Location:

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employees to work at least four days a week at Hutchinson, MN

Travel: May include up to 10% primarily 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).

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 $98,964 - $120,957, 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:

Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/23/2026 To 10/23/2026 Or until filled

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