Advanced Product Engineer

Job Description:

Advanced Product 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

This position will be supporting Consumer Business Group as a Product Engineer for the Home Build and Repair business within Home Improvement. As an Advanced Product 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:

• Implement programs to improve quality, reduce cost, and support new NPI programs for Spray Adhesives, Wall repair, Abrasives and Auto retail products.
• Verify and document product specifications for new and existing products
• Conduct product claims testing and document test results via claim substantiation process
• Interact closely with key internal and external manufacturers and suppliers to deliver high-quality retail products

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)
• One (1) year of manufacturing and/or laboratory experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Current, valid Driver’s License.

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science or Chemistry from an accredited institution
• One (1) year of experience in adhesive manufacturing or laboratory setting
• Demonstrated success in effectively leading and contributing to cross functional teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, project management and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to define and execute product verification/claim substantiation test plans, develop & validate test methods and properly document test results
• Demonstrated proficiency in design of experiments and other statistical methods

Work location:

• Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require on-site at least 4 days per week in Maplewood)

Travel: May include up to 15% domestic

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/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 03/24/2025 To 04/23/2025 Or until filled

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