Job Description:
Laboratory Technologist (Austin, TX)
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Laboratory Technologist, 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:
- Supporting automated production equipment at customer sites
- Troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of manufacturing and laboratory equipment
- Performing preventive maintenance and supporting equipment upgrades
- Assisting with installation, startup, testing, and service activities
- Troubleshooting controls-related issues, including PLC-based systems
- Documentation of service and maintenance activities
- Partnering with internal teams and customers to resolve technical issues
- Supporting safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operation
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Associate’s degree, vocational training, or trade certification in a science or technical discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
-OR-
- High School Diploma/ GED (completed and verified prior to start) and five (5) years of technical experience with manufacturing in one or more of the following areas: Electrical, maintenance, repair or laboratory equipment troubleshooting within a private, public, government, or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- General industrial maintenance knowledge
- Exposure to manufacturing equipment controls and PLCs
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to travel to external customer sites as needed
- Ability to work independently in both field and laboratory environments
- Experience with automated production equipment
- Mechanical background, including CNC or manual machining
- Experience with sensors, pneumatics, motors, and related equipment
- Prior field service or customer-facing technical support experience
Work location:
- 3M Science Center – Austin, TX
Travel: 20% travel required, may include up to 30% domestic
Relocation Assistance: 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 $81,983 - $100,202, 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 07/02/2026 To 08/01/2026 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.
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/
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.
