R&D Product Engineer (USAC)

Job Description:

R&D Product Engineer (USAC)

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) 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:

• Performs and guides approved self-initiated or assigned programs of major importance to the assigned organization leading to and/or supporting innovative applications and extensions of new and existing technologies, products and/or businesses.
• Lead and support the implementation and scale-up of new technologies, ensuring seamless integration into manufacturing.
• Provide technical support to maintain and troubleshoot current technologies, resolving issues to minimize downtime.
• Manage and execute product and technology transfers across manufacturing lines and locations, ensuring efficiency and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, quality, and operations to deliver business objectives.
• Apply statistical thinking and data analysis tools to evaluate processes, identify improvements, and drive performance.
• Strong background in extrusion, microreplication, adhesive coating, and converting processes (planetary and level wound).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and geographies.
• Opportunity to interface with customers to ensure technical success of customer projects

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 in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or science field (completed and verified prior to start)
• Two (2) years of experience in scale-up and technology transfer in a manufacturing environment in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Experience in scale-up and technology transfer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

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 20% domestic/international

Relocation: 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 $122,292 - $149,468, 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