Advanced Product Development Engineer

㍭; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Advanced Product Development Engineer, where you'll collaborate with innovators to develop groundbreaking products. This role involves hands-on product testing and collaboration with various teams, making a significant impact within the company. Ideal candidates will possess a strong educational background and three years of relevant experience, ready to take on challenges in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be authorized.

Competitive pay and benefits.

Wellness programs to support your well-being.

Qualifications

• 3 years of hands-on experience in relevant fields.
• Ability to create prototypes and test their performance.
• Experience with nonwovens, abrasives, and related technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate new products through laboratory testing and field application.
• Participate in new product development projects and technology deployment.
• Translate customer needs into technical requirements.

Skills

Research

Product Development

Commercialization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or Science

Master's or Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Advanced Product Development Engineer

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

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.

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

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an Advanced Product Development Engineer in Facilities Care Solutions, 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:

• Developing and evaluating new products with activities to include laboratory testing, test method development, hands on field application and testing in customer facilities.
• Participate on new product development projects and/or new technology development and deployment to enable future growth.
• Collaborating with the corporate and business group laboratories, global business portfolio partners and business supply chain operations.
• Support field testing and customer immersion work, some of which may involve irregular or off-hours work.
• Translating customer needs into technical requirements and participating in the identification and development of technologies that meet those requirements.

Your Skills and Expertise
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) in a Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or Science field from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of hands-on experience in research, product development, and/or commercialization in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering from an accredited institution
• Experience in the areas of nonwovens, abrasives, commercial cleaning products and applications, or related technologies
• Ability to rapidly create prototypes and test their performance
• Experience with global and cross-functional teams
• Customer first mindset

Work location:

• Onsite – 3M Center Maplewood, MN

Travel: May include up to 15% 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 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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $98,413 - $120,282, 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 06/16/2025 To 07/16/2025 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/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.

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