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 Laboratory Test Engineer based at our Skelmersdale 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: Performing testing on Respiratory and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) product to comply with EN Standards and aid in the development of those products through testing. Completing development, qualification, pre-compliance and audit testing, supporting current and future certifications of respiratory protection products Understanding test methods and updating documentation when/if required. Liaising with other Test Laboratories to establish procedures and test methods for continuous improvement opportunities Supporting test equipment calibration as per schedule and support safety audits and risk assessments Managing consumables for test equipment Working collaboratively within the R&D organization and closely with the product engineers, product developers, certification and compliance teams Supporting the Quality management system to support current certifications and accreditation of the R&D laboratory 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: Experience of working in a test laboratory Ability to understand and interpret data Proficient in Word, Excel, Teams Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Educated to degree level or higher Understanding of respiratory protection and SCBA products (performance, testing, release criteria) Knowledge of respiratory protection testing requirements Awareness of EN standards for Respiratory and SCBA testing Awareness of Gas and Vapor testing methods. Awareness of Reusable Respirators, Powered and Supplied Air and SCBA products Excellent verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail Proficient in Minitab Job Location: Skelmersdale. Minimum of 4 days per week working on-site 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 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. (https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/stay-connected/insights-for-candidates/) If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page. 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. 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