Product Development Engineer

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Supports new product development, product modifications, applications, technology/process development, cost reduction, and quality improvements Provides technical support to customers/clients,

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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 3Mers.

As a Product Development Engineer, you will play a key role within the R&D organization, supporting and advancing materials and process technologies that enable growth and innovation across the Safety and Industrial business.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Supports new product development, product modifications, applications, technology/process development, cost reduction, and quality improvements
Provides technical support to customers/clients, analyzes results, and develops solutions to technical challenges.
Explores new technologies or product concepts and supports milestone achievement or commercialization.
Builds and maintains a strong technical network; participates in and may lead teams and customer interactions.
Documents work, prepares technical reports and presentations, and communicates findings internally and externally.
May review intellectual property and ensure proper documentation of experimental work.
Assumes leadership roles and may mentor or train other technical staff or customers.
Applies corporate initiatives and may contribute to technical strategic planning.

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

Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start)
Minimum three (3) years of mechanical engineering experience within a private, public, government or military environment

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

Possess a Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start)
Four (4) years’ or more of experience in mechanical engineering
Molding experience
Strong problem solving and 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

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.

For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, 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 04/09/2026 To 05/09/2026 Or until filled

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All 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.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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