Advanced Packaging Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement package designs based on product and stakeholder requirements, including material selection, assembly needs, and clear communication of expectations.
• Research and select appropriate packaging materials, manage testing activities, and ensure proper documentation, specifications, standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage project timelines and prioritization, and improve existing packaging designs and processes to enhance cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Contribute to next generation packaging initiatives and collaborate with suppliers and contract packagers to enhance manufacturability.
• Analyze data and information to solve complex packaging challenges, prepare project scope documentation, and recommend and utilize appropriate internal and external resources.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards.

• Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Five (5) years of work experience in packaging, manufacturing, industrial design, supply chain in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams.
• Self‑starter, independent work ethic, and energy‑driven approach to leading projects.
• Will working on‑site at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN, at least four days a week.
• Can travel up to 5–10 % domestically.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Bachelor's degree in Package Engineering/Packaging Science from an accredited university.
• Proven track record of leading projects.

On site at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. Travel may include up to 5–10 % domestic. Relocation may be authorized.

The expected compensation range is $95,591 – $116,834, including base pay and variable incentive pay if eligible. The range may vary by factors such as knowledge, training, skills, work location, or experience.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits