Senior Product Development Engineer

Overview

Senior Product Development Engineer — Consumer Healthcare (CHC) within the Consumer Business Group. The CHC lab develops products under brands such as Nexcare™, Ace™, and Futuro™ for the categories of Consumer First Aid, Muscle Joint & Wellness, and Skin Care & Other.

• Developing new product concepts based on customer insights, competitive analysis and 3M’s sustainability commitment.
• Creating product prototypes and testing them according to performance requirements, developing new test methods as warranted.
• Verify product performance and customer acceptance.
• Assemble final product documentation packages and assist in factory scale-up plans.
• Support intellectual property strategy through invention submissions.

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) from an accredited institution
• Two (2) years experience working in a laboratory setting within a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biochemistry, Polymer/Plastics Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience in a medical device business or similarly regulated field
• Proficient in test methods and data analysis/statistics
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong problem solving / troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Strong people skills and ability to influence, collaborate, and work with cross-functional team
• Self-directed and internally motivated with proven leadership skills

• Work location:
  
  Onsite — 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 10% domestic/international
• 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 programs to help you live your best life physically and financially. 3M regularly benchmarks pay and benefits with other companies of comparable size and scope.

Compensation:
The expected compensation range for this position is $122,292 - $149,468, including base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. The specific compensation offered may vary based on factors including knowledge, training, skills, location, and experience. Benefits may include Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, Retirement Benefits, etc.

Additional information is available at 3M benefits page.

EEO Notice: 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value  employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.