Plant Engineering Maintenance Engineer

3M is hiring a Plant Engineering Maintenance Engineer. It pays $99k-$121k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Reliability Analysis Tools, project management and equipment reliability among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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Coordinate plant engineering maintenance projects, analyze equipment failure data, and improve manufacturing reliability.

Reliability Analysis Tools

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Job Description:

Job Description

Job Title
Plant Engineering Maintenance 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 Maintenance Engineer in the Plant Engineering Department, 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:

Coordinating project timelines, budgets, construction activity, and personnel to successfully complete assigned projects
Managing and auditing the execution of the site contractor management program
Maintaining effective communication with project teams, staff, project owners, and managing outside contractors
Establishing accountability through the understanding of codes and regulations to ensure compliance with all applicable safety, health and environmental standards
Outlining a comprehensive and analytical approach to predict, prevent, eliminate or reduce production equipment failures

Analyzing data (failure, cost, uptime, etc.) using appropriate reliability analysis tools to develop and implement improvement plans for production equipment to improve reliability, uptime, and product quality.

Providing leadership support for Maintenance Conscious Engineering strategies
Managing programs such as mechanical integrity, state regulations and others for the facility equipment and systems.
Lead Root Cause Analysis teams, Kaizen/TPM events and problem-solving sessions.

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 or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and Six (6) years of Engineering or Project Management experience working with equipment reliability in a private, public, government, or military environment

Bachelor's Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and Three (3) years of Engineering or Project Management experience working with equipment reliability in a private, public, government, or military environment

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

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
Plant Maintenance and Reliability Engineering experience with reliability analysis, predictive maintenance (PdM), and preventative maintenance (PM)
One (1) year of experience with Contractor Management
High level of understanding and ability to use analytical tools and troubleshooting
Strong computer skills, including but not limited to MS Office, Statistical Tools, SAMS, MS Project
Good communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) with the ability to communicate across all levels

Work location:

Work location: Prairie du Chien, WI
Travel: May include up to 5% domestic
Relocation: 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: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/04/2026 To 10/04/2026 Or until filled

All 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.

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How we rate this

Plant Engineering Maintenance Engineer at 3M rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Plant Engineering Maintenance Engineer is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $99k-$121k a year.
The role is based in US, Wisconsin, Prairie Du Chien.
The job was posted on September 4, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Project ManagementEquipment ReliabilityRoot Cause AnalysisMaintenance EngineeringReliability Analysis Tools

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where project management was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where equipment reliability was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where root cause analysis was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where maintenance engineering was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Reliability Analysis Tools in your day-to-day work.

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