Senior Converting Product Development Engineer

Role Overview

As a Senior Converting Product Development Engineer, you will apply your expertise of liners, premasks, lamination, and converting methods to inform NPI development efforts and collaborate with innovative 3

Mers around the world.

• Selection of liners and premasks.
• Inform process requirements (both upstream and downstream of converting).
• Inform product requirements and risks (e.g., ability to laminate and convert materials while meeting customer requirements for performance, precision, optical quality, and cleanliness).
• Preparation of product development and customer samples.
• Understanding of industry methods and best practices for DEPP material converting.

• High school diploma.
• 5 years or more of converting process experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Hands‑on machine operation experience.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of precision, multi‑axis servo‑driven systems:
  • Synchronization (e.g., for precision part length and multi‑axis registration).
  • Tension setting and control (e.g., to control precision, curl, and other material properties).
• Knowledge of web handling, rotary converting equipment, and the die industry.
• Adequate 2D drafting skills to produce die drawings.
• Real‑world optical film and adhesive manufacturing experience, ideally in the consumer electronics industry.
• Experience with converting to precise tolerances (+/- 0.050 mm to +/- 0.100 mm).
• Knowledge of laminating and slitting technology and control handles.
• Knowledge of laser converting and corona treatment.
• Knowledge of flat press converting and rotary converting.

This role follows an on‑site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week in Maplewood, MN.

May include up to 10% domestic travel.

Not authorized.

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

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.