Sr. Product Development Engineer

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Job Description:

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
 

As a Senior Product Development Engineer, 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:

• Developing the next generation Core Orthodontic products and solutions, such as brackets, wires, and/or class correction appliances
• Generating intellectual property through the filing of new patent applications leading to commercialized products
• Driving concepts from development and design to manufacturing for seamless commercialization
• Collaborating with a global, cross-functional team, including dental professionals
• Documenting and effectively communicating methods and results to cross functional laboratory, manufacturing, quality, and business teams

Your Skills and Expertise 
To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a STEM related field AND 4 or more years engineering experience
• 2 years of experiences in product development, technology development, and/or research in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• M.S./Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Knowledge of orthodontic products and concepts
• Previous experience in medical device product development and participation on new product introduction teams
• Experience with 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks

Work location:

• Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties may allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood at least 3 days per week)

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: May be 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 

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $119,076 - $145,537, 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: