Product Development Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title
Product Development Engineer (m/f/*)

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 a 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:

• Leads the end-to-end development of innovative hardgoods products for fall protection, managing the entire product lifecycle from concept to commercialization, ensuring alignment with business strategy and market demands.
• Implements advanced technical solutions in the design and testing phases, driving product performance improvements that enhance the safety, reliability, and market competitiveness of 3M™ DBI-SALA® fall protection products.
• Determines key product development directions by analyzing market trends, customer feedback, and emerging technologies, contributing to both immediate project success and long-term product strategy.
• Supports cross-functional teams by providing technical expertise and fostering collaboration with marketing, manufacturing, and customer service to ensure the smooth transition of products from development to launch.
• Contributes to the development of intellectual property by documenting innovations and ensuring product designs are safeguarded under 3M’s intellectual property strategy, maintaining a competitive advantage.

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 or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in a relevant engineering or scientific field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science) from an accredited institution
• Three (3) years of new product development experience, particularly in hardgoods, in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of new product development and commercialization experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Skills include strong leadership, project management, technical problem-solving, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively within teams while also working independently.

Work location:  

• Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Red Wing, MN at least 4 days per week)

Travel: May include up to 5% Domestic or International travel

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 

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 $95,825 - $117,120, 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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