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ETIENNE - International Manufacturing Manager
"I work in a highly creative environment, with honest and intelligent people.”
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3M Medical Division - 3Mer since 2001
- Came to 3M from Fortune 30 company looking to further his technical skills -
“There's no lack of challenging assignments and no limitation on how far I can go. 3M really values and recognizes my technical skills. My B.S. and M.S. in engineering are put to good use across the business—from the manufacturing process to new product scale up to dealing with customer feedback.”
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Ernie – Division Scientist
“I work with very knowledgeable people who have a lot of enthusiasm for new technology development.”
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3M Electro and Communications Business - 3Mer since 1989
- Great love is product development and working in the lab -
“A big part of my job is looking for new product ideas, learning about new technologies and listening to what customers need and how my division’s technologies and products could help other 3M businesses. Watching for market trends and anticipating what people want to do two to five years out is critical. This has me traveling to Taiwan, Japan, Canada, and other countries to understand new technologies and how we might be able to use them in our products.”
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NANCY - Sales Director
"3M has been a great fit for me, and my passion for health care.”
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Unitek - 3Mer since 1985
- Came to 3M to make an impact on the quality of health care
“It's energizing to work for a company that develops health care products and services that often are the best on the market and make a direct difference in people's lives. It's been very exciting to continue to grow and develop many of the 3M health care areas, most recently orthodontics. That's important to me. And that's why I've built my career at 3M. It's amazing how different it is to market and sell medical devices versus pharmaceuticals, versus orthodontic braces, brackets and archmires. 3M's continued support as I completed my MBA and participated in various leadership and education programs has helped me build a rewarding career.”
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TERRY - Technical Director
"It's truly exciting to be working for 3M and looking ahead."
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Corporate Research Process Laboratory - 3Mer since 1979
- Came to 3M looking to work across multiple products
"The capabilities of 3M's research and development labs are very powerful in helping 3M grow. The labs are aligned well with 3M business units and with customer needs. It's truly exciting to be working for 3M and looking ahead. The diversity of the people I work with every day—their knowledge, skills and capabilities—makes 3M an energizing place to work. The breadth of technology that we can bring to bear on the markets we serve is remarkable. As are the career possibilities. One of the highlights of my career has been the opportunity to head the tape and adhesives lab in France for two years."
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Maria - Supply Chain Analyst
“Creativity is appreciated and encouraged.”
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3M Manufacturing and Supply Chain Services - 3Mer since 2004
- Came to 3M to use marketing / supply chain business degree
"My work is very project oriented which offers a lot of variety. It also requires creative thinking along with the analytical. I have to think differently—there are no clear answers. Creativity is appreciated and encouraged.” My supervisors have played a very important role in my development. I've been given challenging assignments so I'm always learning. I have so many choices for my next job within 3M. I'm looking forward to getting my MBA and perhaps seeing how I can apply my marketing degree."
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MARIETSA - Systems Simulation Engineer
"3M was my top choice when I graduated and I’m proud to be here."
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Design and Engineering Solutions - 3Mer since 2005
- Came to 3M to use her engineering degree to advance her career
"In 2005, I started a full-time, permanent position after finishing my Master's in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech. Today I'm a Systems Simulation Engineer, which has me running computer simulations of manufacturing processes to identify where improvements can be made. I interact a lot with 3Mers at different plants to get input and help scope my projects. My 3M internships provided me a wide range of experiences including hands-on work at the 3M plant in Detroit, Mich., networking with people from different parts of the company. I worked three summers as an intern in St. Paul, Minn., and one summer at the Abrasives plant in Detroit. Each internship offered valuable experience that prepared me for a permanent position."
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GARRY - Marketing Development Specialist
"It’s very motivating to be surrounded by fellow employees who love their work."
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Advanced Optical Solutions - 3Mer since 2004
- Came to 3M for the chance to help build a business
"I have always wanted to start a business and that's exactly what I'm part of at 3M. Even though I work for a large company, I'm truly in a start-up environment developing and marketing cutting-edge LED (light-emitting diode) technology with some of the most intelligent scientists around. I've been most impressed with the people and the technology of 3M. I work with people who have a passion for their work and are committed to using 3M technology to change people's lives and make the world a better place. It's very motivating to be surrounded by fellow employees who love their work."
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JEROME - Director, Lean Six Sigma
"Because the company is so large, I can get a wide range of experiences very fast."
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Industrial and Transportation Business - 3Mer since 2006
- Came to 3M to apply automotive experience to diverse product portfolio
"I came to 3M after 17 years of automotive experience. I had the Lean Six Sigma strategy burned into my brain with experiences at Toyota, here, and in Japan. I work on operational excellence and business growth. What attracted me to 3M is its diverse product portfolio – important in economically challenging times and its large global footprint, which allows me to have good business and life experiences. Also, 3M is so large; I can get a very diverse set of career experiences here, working on both operational excellence and in business development."
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PENNY - IT Manager
"There are thousands of opportunities to explore at 3M."
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Application Hosting Services - 3Mer since 1994
- Came to 3M to work internationally in IT
"I was a music major at Indiana University and the University of Iowa. I started working in a computer consulting firm and took to it naturally. Within a year I was being sent out to help their clients take care of their computer systems. One of those clients was 3M.
I moved into the eBusiness area and really had a blast there. I didn’t think I could have more fun than I did in International, but I did. From there, I was given an opportunity to manage a department in our infrastructure organization and, again, I’m having a lot of fun. What I most enjoy about 3M are the people I work with. There are really fabulous, smart, capable people everywhere in the company."
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LIZ - Business Analyst
"Once I met the people here, there was no other place I wanted to be."
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IT eBusiness Development - 3Mer since 2001
- Attracted to 3M by hard-working, high-quality culture
"I work directly with internal clients to determine requirements for new web sites and then partner with developers to put the sites together. It’s gratifying to see a project go from idea or concept to completion. The favorite part of my work is the people, and providing clients with tools and solutions that provide value and have a direct impact on their bottom line. I’m on a great team! I’m a member of the 3M African American Society and I’ve been leading the IT DiversITy Council for 3 years.”
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MIKE - Global Marketing Operations Manager
"3M managers need broad understanding."
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3M ESPE - 3Mer since 1987
- Came to 3M for the opportunity to work in international business
"Being the global marketing operations manager for 3M ESPE requires creativity, flexibility and a broad business understanding as well. I enjoy creative work. As a past writer, working at 3M gives me enormous creative opportunity. There’s no other company that can provide you such a wide and rich variety of business experiences and career opportunities. 3M is a great place to be. I was a technical writer with a liberal arts degree when I came to 3M. What attracted me and what I liked the most about the company was its reputation and variety of businesses. Since then, I’ve come to value the people here – they’re the heart of the company and the heart beats strong all over the world."
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ELENA - Quality Engineer
"I felt right at home at 3M."
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Quality Engineer, Film Manufacturing and Supply Chain - 3Mer since 2006
- Attracted to 3M through Optimized Operations development program
"What I like most about 3M is the innovation – I’m learning every day. I’m responsible for incoming raw materials. I have four to five ongoing projects, so half of my day goes to working on these projects. The other half is usually spent supporting production. After college, I had a lot of interviews with other companies. When I interviewed with them, I felt like I was a stranger. Then, when I interviewed at 3M, people were welcoming and friendly, and I felt right at home."
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MATT - Sales Representative, Library Systems Group
"At 3M, you can go anywhere you want."
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Chicago, IL. - 3Mer since 2002
- Came to 3M for a chance to work for an industry leader
"What I like most about 3M is the people. I've made great friendships here that I value. I like that 3M is a large company where I have the opportunity to be exposed to and learn about many different businesses, whether I'm working for them or not. I like that I can have multiple careers inside one company. I will be starting an MBA program soon, supported by 3M. My first experience was really eye-opening for me because I had great exposure and the opportunity to be mentored by some fantastic people who had years of experience in marketing and field sales techniques. I worked with executive vice presidents and some of my work went to our CEO, which I didn’t anticipate at all."
