Electrical Product Development Specialist (NPI/NTI)

3M; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

3M is seeking a Product Development Specialist to lead innovation in energy-related product design. The role focuses on developing new technologies, performing simulations for MV/HV systems, and creating CAD models.

You will collaborate with global teams to drive successful product introductions from prototype through validation and release. The position requires strong engineering fundamentals, hands-on CAD experience, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or science from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of product development, engineering or technical service in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Three (3) years of practical experience with CAD drawings and software.

Responsibilities

• Taking technical leadership on NPI and NTI initiatives.
• Developing and running simulations for MV and HV product designs.
• Creating CAD models and guiding design efforts across multiple applications and portfolios in the electrical industry.
• Supporting new products introductions from prototype to model validation and refinement.
• Interfacing with cross-functional teams (marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, quality, regulatory, etc.) to ensure program delivery.
• Generating IP positions, including invention submissions, patents and trade secrets; engaging with labs to identify new technologies.

Skills

CAD drawings

Engineering background

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Master’s degree

Tools

CAD software suites

Job description

3M is seeking a Product Development Specialist to lead innovation in energy-related product design. The role focuses on developing new technologies, performing simulations for MV/HV systems, and creating CAD models.

You will collaborate with global teams to drive successful product introductions from prototype through validation and release. The position requires strong engineering fundamentals, hands-on CAD experience, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.