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Quality Engineer (m/f/*) – Temporary contract
3M Company · 🇺🇸 SE, Gagnef
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What 3M Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles7 certified filings for “Senior Research Engineer” (Materials Engineers) in MN: $117k–$131k, median $128k. Most were filed at wage level II (43%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Job Description: The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Quality Engineer for the “welding portfolio” at 3M Sweden, Gagnef plant, 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: • Driving and participating in improvement activities within production and manufacturing processes • Participating in meetings and forums for continuous improvement within the departments • Working to improve yield, increase stability, and enhance process capability • Performing and facilitating root cause analyses related to quality deviations and process issues • Ensuring that quality issues are documented, analysed, and closed according to applicable processes • Contributing to the creation, updating, and compliance of quality documentation • Providing support to production, engineering, and other functions on quality related matters Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements: • Technical education (e.g. quality, production or mechanical engineering) or experience in quality work within production or manufacturing industry • Knowledge of root cause investigations and problem-solving methods • Good knowledge of statistical methods and quality tools • Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Analytical and data driven • Curious about new ways of working and digital solutions • Detail-oriented and quality conscious • undefined Job specifics: - Work location: 3M Sweden, Gagnef plant - On-site role - Full time job – daytime - Temporary contract (maternity coverage up to 12 months) ideally from January to December 2027 Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations? If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.We look forward to hearing from you! === PLEASE APPLY UPLOADING THE ENGLISH VERSION OF YOUR RESUME === Resources for You For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page. Max will be also your primary contact for interview scheduling if you are selected for that stage: please be prepared to interact with her. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. 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. At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law. Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not pr