Job Description:Job TitleAdvanced Specialist Warehouse Automation EngineerCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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 RoleAs A(n) Advanced Specialist Warehouse Automation Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement robotic systems to improve efficiency in 3M’s manufacturing sites and warehouses.As a(n) Advanced Specialist Warehouse 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:Deploying automation solutions leveraging technologies such as robotic work cells, autonomous vehicles, ASRS systems, packaging automation, warehouse automation solutions, material handling systems and related software technologies.Integrate software that controls the robotic systems and integrate them with warehouse management systems (WMS) and Warehouse Executions Systems (WES). Analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and safe. Evaluate existing manufacturing and warehouse operations and identify opportunities for improvement through automation.Sourcing/co-developing solutions with strategic vendors, doing R&D work to create innovative material handling automation solutions.Facilitate complex problem-solving skills, enhance collaboration across functional groups such as Project Managers, business leaders, operations, and stakeholders to define project scope.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 Engineering (completed and verified prior to start)Seven (7) years of experience in application of warehouse automation/robotics in distribution/fulfillment centers and/or manufacturing/ production facilities in a private, public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Prior hands-on experience with deployment of warehouse operations such as automated put away/reach trucks, case picking, trailer loading/unloading, labeling systems, pallet/case storage retrieval systems, mixed case palletizing, automatic stretch wrappers, and related technologies.Experience working with leading warehouse automation suppliers such as Dematic, Vanderlande, SwissLog, Fortna, etc.Experience working with autonomous vehicles suppliers such as Dematic, Balyo, OTTO, Kuka, etc.Experience with Fanuc/Kuka industrial/collaborative robotic arms.Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), Manufacturing enterprise systems (MES), fleet management, workflow integration.Working knowledge of machinery related compliance requirements and safety standards. Ex: OSHA, CE, ANSI, ISO, IEC.Primary Work location: This position has the possibility for remote work for candidates located more than 50-miles from to 3M Global Headquarters in St. Paul, MN. Employees located within a commutable distance to 3M Global Headquarters must work on-site at least 4 days per week. Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/international travelRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust 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. Chat with MaxFor assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruitingApplicable 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 10/30/2025 To 11/29/2025 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.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. 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