USAC Applications Analyst at 3M in Hutchinson, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Description:

Application analyst supporting US and Canada manufacturing facilities.

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 diversity 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 an USAC Applications Analyst, 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:

• Consult with USAC Applications Leadership team on long-term strategy.


• Supports short-term IT strategic direction and operating plans for multiple plants of varying size and complexity.


• Provides input for establishing budgets and IT-related spending for multiple plants.


• Supports corporate and regional technology standards and processes. Maintains the businesses needs with regard to IT systems, equipment, data, support, and training.


• Collaborates on and communicates all aspects of multiple plant IT activities, resources and policies.


• Supports multiple and diverse projects and project teams.


• SME knowledge across a broad spectrum of applications.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution with six (6) years of experience in IT or Supply Chain in a public, private or military environment.

-OR -

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution with two (2) years of experience in IT or Supply Chain in a public, private or military environment.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Expert knowledge and experience with manufacturing systems and a working knowledge of technical areas including networking, server & storage, applications, data warehousing, service and support.




• In-depth knowledge of 3M and IT’s business areas, structure, and organization is expected.




• Knowledge of corporate/plant policies and procedures, effective communications, effective documentation, interpersonal skills, change management, conflict resolution.




• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication, problem solving, time management, and project planning skills are required to perform the duties in this position.




• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while juggling multiple priorities simultaneously.




• Self-motivated individual who communicates and influences with credibility and confidence; strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail. Ability to maintain working relationships from a distance.




• Hands on IT experience in a manufacturing environment.




• Two (2) years of experience with PMCS NT/OPRA NT




• Two (2) years of experience with IMES




• Two (2) years project management experience.




• Two (2) years with SQL




• Two (2) years experience with implementation of configurable purchased software solutions




• Two (2) years of experience with PowerBuilder.




• Ability to navigate a matrixed organization across the business and corporate IT.

Work Location: Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Hutchinson, MN at least 3 days per week) 

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

Relocation Assistance: Not 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 $106,331 - $129,960, 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/.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M’s business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M is an equal opportunity employer.  3M  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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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