Job Description:
Laboratory Technician (3M CRPL Rapid Prototyping and Design Center)
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 Laboratory Technician within the Rapid Prototyping and Design Center of the Corporate Research Process Laboratory (CRPL) , 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:
Advancing the mission of the 3M Rapid Prototyping and Design Center within 3M CRPL
Operating a variety of 3D printing and other additive manufacturing equipment to rapidly create quality prototype parts to support 3M technology, new products, and manufacturing efforts
Responsibility for the post-processing operation
Collaborating with other members of the team to fulfill a wide range of 3M internal customer requests for part prototyping, with rapid turnaround time
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
High school diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
One (1) combined year of experience in a laboratory, manufacturing/production, and/or pilot plants in a private, public, government, or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Associate's Degree
Basic understanding of additive manufacturing processes such as FDM, SLS, and MJF
Post-processing experience of different printing technology types
Ability to set up, run, monitor, and shut down 3D printers safely
Basic experience with CAD and slicing software
Clear communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work five days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN .
Travel: May include up to 5% domestic or international
Relocation Assistance: Is not 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 $67,593 - $82,614, 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 10/13/2026 To 11/12/2026 Or until filled
All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as…