Plant Engineering Systems Technician

3M is science applied to life. At 3M, we are in your cell phone. We are in your car. We are at your doctor’s office. You are never more than 10 feet from a 3M product. 3M helps make it possible for many other companies to do what they do.

3M is seeking a Plant Engineering Systems Technician for the C3SD located in Brookings, SD. Are you ready to be part of what’s next? The Plant Engineering Systems Technician will be responsible for maintenance of production converting, assembly and packaging equipment; troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, installation and start-up of new equipment. The position will require working with engineering and production personnel during the troubleshooting, modification and repair of plant equipment, utilities and processes.

- Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment such as, but not limited to: AC/DC drives and motors, programmable logic controllers, process controllers, stepper & servo motors and controllers, fire protection equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic devices, and plant support equipment. - Comply with all plant/department safety rules/policies while on 3M property and in the performance of this job - Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, sketches, vendor drawings and manuals in the performance of this job - Provide updates to documentation when required - Ability to transcribe ideas to print or sketch - Perform maintenance and related functions using the computerized Maintenance Management System, SAMS - Work with engineering and production personnel during the troubleshooting, modification, fabrication and repair of plant equipment, utilities and processes - Provide technical recommendations regarding improvement and optimization of plant equipment, utilities and processes - Fabrication of parts or control systems as necessary

- Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher - Possess or in the last 12 months of pursuing a two (2) year technical degree in a maintenance field OR a minimum five (5) years of experience in Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls/SCADA or Robotics **Preferred Qualifications:** - Possess an Associate's degree in a Technical discipline such as, Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls/SCADA or Robotics - Experience working with electrical equipment - Industrial maintenance experience - Experience troubleshooting and problem solving in a manufacturing environment - Ability to work independently or with teams - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to operate, maintain, and repair tools and equipment