Job Description:
Embedded Software (SW) Products Test 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 itās 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 Youāll Make in this Role
As a Embedded SW Products Test Engineer, for the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)/Fire Solutions Research and Development (R&D) Services Team located in Monroe, NC you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Your Skills and ExpertiseĀ
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Bachelorās degree or higher in science, engineering, or computer science (completed and verified prior to start).
Three (3) year(s) of embedded software product testing and defining / creating test infrastructures in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Experience developing test plans for product solutions that consist of embedded SW and mobile / Windows applications
Experience testing complex embedded SW electro-mechanical products which include a variety of sensors (MEMS, Transducers, etc.) and wired / wireless communications (e.g. BLE, WiFi, ZigBee, LoRa)
Experience with version control (git, svn, other) and tracking (JIRA, TFS, other) tools
Experience with LabView and scripting languages (Python)
Experience automating testing for embedded SW products and mobile / Windows applications
Engineering creativity with superb problem solving and analytical skillsĀ
Self-directed time management toĀ accomplishesĀ goals / multiple projects on scheduleĀ and under time constraintĀ
Flexibility to embrace change and challenges with an open mindĀ
Very strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships and engage with people quickly
Experience working in a geographically diverse development organization with multi-disciplinary teams
Work location:
Travel: May include up to 10% 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).
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.
To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.
Supporting Your Well-being
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life ā 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 $98,413 - $120,282, 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 candidateās 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 03/13/2026 To 04/12/2026 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 3Mās creative solutions to the worldās 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.
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