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Control Systems Engineer
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, California, Corona
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship unlikely
Something in the evidence works against sponsorship — see below before you invest time.
- 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).
- Existing work authorization requiredFrom the posting’s own wording.
- 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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Sponsor Radar — 3M Company
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
Job Description: Job Title Control Systems 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 Control Systems Engineer, 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: • Application of a variety of control technologies, including AC/DC motion control, digital and analog systems, interactive operator / machine interface, data acquisition, PID and PLC control, systems integration, and systems commissioning in support of roofing granule manufacturing. • Management of several program formats specific to our location, including applicable change processes and procedures. • In-plant work and support of Plant Engineering crafts-persons for resolution of controls • issues and implementation of improvement initiatives. • Coordination of work activities with local and remote Information Technology support • Coordination and support of capital project work activities with company Project Engineering Resources. • Active participation in plant Safety, Health, Environmental and Six Sigma Lean processes Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (completed and verified prior to start). • Five (5) years of experience with PLC programming, HMI development, industrial controls, and automation systems in a manufacturing, private, public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation • Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering or Systems Engineering from an accredited institution • Project management experience • Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and components • Demonstrated experience managing 3rd party contractors and vendors • Management of Change process management and compliance • Demonstrated success with developing and using Wonderware real-time operations management software in an industrial manufacturing environment • Demonstrated capability with Schneider Concept, Control Expert PLC programming, and ACP Thin Manager applications • Experience with Mining and Industrial Rock Processing Equipment • Strong verbal and written communication skills Work location: • On-site Corona, CA Travel: May include up to 10% Domestic 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. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eli