Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Full Tim & Internship @ 3M


Dear Ms. Grandstaff,

I am pleased to let you know that 3M representatives will be returning to the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg during the week of 14 September 2015.  In anticipation of 3M's visit, I would like to request your assistance in notifying Materials Science and Engineering students seeking industrial career opportunities of the opportunity to meet with 3M recruiters.  If you are not an appropriate contact for this information, please notify me of an alternative contact, and I will send this information to that person.

We were pleased to have several engineering undergraduates here at 3M this summer for internship.  I trust they had an excellent experience working in an industrial laboratory.

3M will be holding an information session on Monday 14 September, which anyone from the Materials Science and Engineering Department is welcome to attend. For details, please see the attached announcement, which we would be pleased if you could post and/or distribute per an appropriate mailing list.

While we are on campus, we will be interviewing candidates for full-time and internship positions. We are interested in talking with Materials Science and Engineering students at all degree levels, as well as post-docs. The attached general job descriptions provide more information on some examples of typical 3M jobs and candidate backgrounds, although this is by no means a specific or complete list of actual positions. As noted on these descriptions, 3M will be collecting resumes through Hokies4Hire, and the H4H job numbers are listed on the job descriptions, one for full-time positions and one for internship positions. We would be pleased if you could post or distribute both of these job descriptions. Candidates selected for on-campus interviews will be contacted shortly after the closing date for the Hokies4Hire postings. We will have several 3M recruiters on campus that week to meet with and interview qualified candidates.

Lastly, as is mentioned on the job descriptions, 3M will be at the Engineering Expo on Tuesday 15 September. We also look forward to talking with some of the Materials Science and Engineering students there.

Thank you very much for your help in reaching your students. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Elsbernd
Virginia Tech PhD 1988
Member -- 3M Virginia Tech University Relations Team
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To be considered for on-campus interviews for any of the following, interested candidates should submit their resumes through Hokies4Hire (#67768). Selected candidates will be contacted directly for the arrangement of interviews. 3M will be holding an  Information Session on Monday 14 September 2015 at 5:30 pm in 109 Surge and will have a booth at the VT Engineering Expo on Tuesday 15 September 2015.
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Internship Job Description
3M intern positions are typically filled by late stage undergraduates (3rd or 4th year students) or first
or second year graduate students studying a physical, mathematical, or engineering science such as
Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer
Science. We are looking for dynamic individuals with a professional attitude and excellent
communication and interpersonal skills who have the ability to work on teams.
 

3M interns work under the direction of an experienced technical employee in a laboratory or
manufacturing environment. Interns are expected to have laboratory coursework or other hands-on
experience appropriate to their field of study. Typical intern work assignments could include chemical
lab synthesis projects, product testing, equipment operation for materials processing, operation of
analytical instrumentation, pilot scale processes, inspection procedures, data collection, data analysis,
and reporting. Graduate-level interns may work on more challenging projects commensurate with
their deeper and broader knowledge. Candidates would be expected to implement specific
experiments or processes as directed and observe and record experimental results. Some level of
proficiency is expected in the use of computer data collection, spreadsheets, and electronic data
handling. Familiarity with technical notebook record keeping is expected for recording of
experimental observations. Project assignments are typically designed to give the intern the
opportunity to pursue a specific project goal within the context of a larger project team objective that
is attainable within the time period of the internship and will usually involve a certain level of
independence. This position offers the opportunity to interact with personnel from a diverse mix of
scientific disciplines and work on projects with challenging scientific goals. Experience is gained with
cross-functional teams drawn from the research, product development, and business communities of
3M. Interns generally have opportunities to interact with other interns, to work with and learn from
full-time 3Mers at a variety of levels, and to present their project results in one or more settings.

Intern Candidate Criteria:
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related discipline
• 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

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Full-time Job Descriptions
We are looking for dynamic individuals in many areas of science and engineering who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work on teams. Note: The sample job descriptions below are not meant to be inclusive but merely indicative of typical responsibilities and technical backgrounds found among those who work at 3M.

Senior Research Chemist/Materials Scientist
Ph.D.-level organic chemist, computational chemist, or polymer scientist to support the development and characterization of new polymers as part of ongoing development programs. Typical duties include hands-on synthesis of polymer systems and use of appropriate modeling and analytical tools. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated scientific excellence during the course of graduate training as evidenced by publications and presentations, have a hands-on self-starter orientation toward work, possess broad interests and a willingness to explore new areas, exhibit superior interpersonal skills, and demonstrate excellent leadership skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Individuals with relevant internship experience preferred.
Education: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Materials Science
 

Corporate Engineering 


The engineers in Corporate Engineering manage and execute capital investment projects at 3M headquarters in Saint Paul,Minnesota and at various 3M manufacturing and laboratory sites. They work with one or more divisions or laboratories to design, purchase, and install new equipment and facilities for research, development, or manufacturing. They work closely with internal customers and utilize various corporate resources as well as external suppliers to complete their projects, which can cover a broad range of disciplines and applications.

Education: B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Computer, or Electrical Engineering



Control Systems Engineer

An entry-level position in the Corporate Engineering organization. Specify, design, integrate, and start up control
technologies for applications including human machine interfaces, motion control, inspection systems, PID and PLC control, and sensors. Should have excellent problem-solving skills and be a systems thinker who is results-driven, self-motivated, and team-oriented with excellent communication skills. Individuals with relevant internship or co-op experience preferred. 
Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a software emphasis



Senior Chemist/Materials Scientist

Experimental scientist in staff laboratory group focused on inorganic nanoparticle technology. Experience with inorganic nanoparticle preparation, chemical surface modification, or biological and sensor applications of nanoparticles are desirable. Responsibilities include planning, carrying out, and reporting original research leading to new products. Applicant should hold Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, or related field. Candidate should be skilled in basic synthetic chemistry as exemplified by publications.

Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, or Chemical Engineering



Optimized Operations Engineer

The Optimized Operations (O2) engineer's role is to acquire general knowledge and understanding quickly and successfully by running a series of focused projects within the 3M manufacturing environment. O2 engineers provide project and engineering leadership with mentoring to develop proficiency within the specified project utilizing established methods, practices, and concepts heavily weighted by Six Sigma methodology and focused on Lean Manufacturing Principles. The O2 program includes specialized training at 3M headquarters in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The successful candidate relocates to a 3M manufacturing site with enhanced ability to contribute quickly to process improvements that assist the entire supply chain. After one year of development, candidates will be capable of product engineering, process management, lean analysis, supply chain, or quality responsibilities, usually at the original site. 
Education: B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering



Software Engineer

Application Software Product Development position with responsibilities for identifying and developing software application product opportunities, including customer contact, product design, implementation, and commercialization. Interest or experience in application software development, especially for Windows platforms and for deployment on the web. Skilled in object oriented technology, .NET, Java, C/C++, and Visual Basic. Database and user interface design and analysis experience are plusses as is experience in customer testing of GUIs. Having knowledge or skills in software engineering methodology including documentation, configuration management, and verification/validation. Should have excellent problem-solving skills and be a systems thinker who is results-driven, self-motivated, and team-oriented with excellent communication skills.

Education: B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical
Engineering with a software emphasis



Senior Product Development Engineer

Customer-focused development of new technologies and products utilizing interface and adhesion science. Candidates should have a broad knowledge of structure-property relationships in polymeric or ceramic materials and the ability to apply that knowledge to product performance. Responsibilities would include interfacing with customers to determine customer needs, working with 3M Marketing, conceiving new product ideas, planning and carrying out research related to the development of new products, testing candidate products in realistic environments, evaluating product performance, working with multi-disciplinary and multi-functional teams to take new products to market, and establishing intellectual property positions for the company. The ideal candidate will work with a team to carry out bench-top and pilot-plant work, use DOEs, and be familiar with synthesis and characterization techniques as evidenced by presentations and publications.

Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science and Engineering, or Chemical Engineering



Process Research Engineer

Entry-level position for a chemical or mechanical engineer. You will be working in multidisciplinary teams on longer-term research programs in support of existing products such as Post-it® notes, Scotch® tape, or Vikuiti™ film as well as new products in the areas of optical films, tapes, or electronics. Activities may include providing support in the selection and optimization of chemistries and processes (e.g., polymer extrusion, radiation curing, or precision coating), performing designed experiments, and analyzing and reporting results. You will work both in the lab on bench-top experiments as well as on larger scale, automated R&D equipment to assess the process capabilities of future manufacturing technologies. Intern or co-op experience is preferred but not required. The successful candidate must be a highly motivated, creative problem solver with a hands-on attitude and strong analytical skills.

Education: B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

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