Advanced Packaging Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title

Advanced Packaging 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(n) Advanced Packaging 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:

• Develop and implement package designs based on product and stakeholder requirements, including material selection, assembly needs, and clear communication of expectations.
• Research and select appropriate packaging materials, manage testing activities, and ensure proper documentation, specifications, standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage project timelines and prioritization, and improve existing packaging designs and processes to enhance cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Contribute to next‑generation packaging initiatives and collaborate with suppliers and contract packagers to enhance manufacturability.
• Analyze data and information to solve complex packaging challenges, prepare project scope documentation, and recommend and utilize appropriate internal and external resources.

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)
• Five (5) years of work experience in packaging, manufacturing, industrial design, supply chain in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Package Engineering/Packaging Science from an accredited university
• Proven track record of leading projects
• Conducts work independently, self-starter/self-directed that leads with energy and passion
• Ability to work with cross functional teams across multiple functions and disciplines

Work location:

• Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel: May include up to 5-10%[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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $95,591 - $116,834, 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/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 04/07/2026 To 05/07/2026 Or until filled

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