Senior Product Development and Support Engineer

Job Description Senior Product Development and Support Engineer

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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 3

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This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

As a Senior Product Development and Support Engineer within the Head and Face Protection Portfolio 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:

• Providing Technical Leadership to New Product Development programs and contributing to the development of Product and Technology Roadmaps.
• Maintaining global design control and providing Product Engineering support for an assigned core product portfolio.
• Leading and overseeing product design change management related to product and quality improvements, supplier changes, regulatory requirements, and cost reduction.
• Driving continuous improvement mindset by using a multitude of methodologies that include Project Management, PPU, Six Sigma, and DOE/statistical analysis.
• Establishing or verifying product and component specifications through the analysis of test data, understanding of regulatory requirements, and review of customer feedback.
• Providing technical support to customers, distributors, and internal team members, including troubleshooting, answering technical questions, and providing guidance on product use and maintenance.
• Preparing clear and concise technical documentation for internal and external use.
• Serving as an effective team leader, team member, and collaborator, embracing diversity and multi‑cultural global collaboration, and promoting working relationships across geographies.

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Science or Engineering field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of Product Development, Product Design, or Product Engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

• Ability to analyze complex technical issues, develop and implement innovative solutions.
• Ability to effectively communicate information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Experience with CAD software and/or modeling.
• Desire to develop an understanding of Head and Face Protection Regulations and Industry Standards.
• Master’s degree in an Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.

Work location
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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
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May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance
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Not authorized

Legal authorization
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Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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.

3M offers a range of benefits (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.).

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran…