Sr. Design Engineer

Job Description:

Sr. Design 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 Sr. Design 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:

• Design of feedblocks, dies and other miscellaneous melt processing equipment from initial concept through plant commissioning, working closely with product teams, fabrication, process engineers and plant personnel
• Provide specialized equipment to support the development of new film products
• Develop and deploy new technologies to advance film manufacturing capabilities
• Manage project schedules and budgets
• Assist in troubleshooting and support of existing manufacturing infrastructure

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 a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
• Two (2) years of experience in design of process related capital equipment in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Bachelor’s degree w/ 2+ yrs of experience or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient with NX (Unigraphics) CAD modeling software
• Experience with ANSYS software and application of finite element modeling techniques to solve structural, thermal and computational fluid dynamic problems
• Understanding of polymer film manufacturing processes and equipment
• Experience with start-up, troubleshooting and commissioning of capital manufacturing equipment
• Management and execution of multiple projects in parallel
• Ability to work independently or as part of larger cross functional team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Work location: 

• Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to 3M Center (Maplewood, MN) at least [3] days per week)

Travel: May include up to 10% (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 $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 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 07/16/2025 To 08/15/2025 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or