Electronics Product Development Engineer

National Black MBA Association; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 124,127 - 151,710; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking an Electromechanical Product Development Engineer in Austin, TX. You will lead the design and development of next-generation electromechanical systems for cable preparation and installation platforms, integrating sensors and embedded processing.

Expect collaboration across firmware, software, mechanical and systems teams to scale designs into production. The role emphasizes analog/digital/power circuit design, PCB layout, and hardware bring-up with lab instrumentation, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years designing electronic hardware from concept to production.
• 3+ years experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium, OrCAD/Cadence, KiCad).
• 3+ years experience with analog, digital and/or power circuit design and hardware bring-up using lab instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of next-generation electromechanical systems for cable preparation and installation platforms.
• Design analog, digital and mixed-signal circuits, including sensor signal conditioning and data-acquisition front ends.
• Design power electronics and power-distribution circuits, including motor-drive, DC-DC and protection circuitry.
• Integrate embedded processors/microcontrollers, connectivity and industrial I/O (e.g., EtherCAT) into board-level designs.
• Select and specify electronic components, balancing performance, cost, availability, and manufacturability.
• Build, bring up and debug prototypes using lab instrumentation, iterating toward field-ready hardware.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Analog/digital design

Hardware bring-up

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

OrCAD/Cadence

KiCad

Job description

Job Description:

Electromechanical 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 a Product Development Engineer, 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:

• Lead the design and development of next-generation electromechanical systems for cable preparation and installation platforms.

• Design analog, digital and mixed-signal circuits, including sensor signal conditioning and data-acquisition front ends.

• Design power electronics and power-distribution circuits, including motor-drive, DC‑DC and protection circuitry.

• Integrate embedded processors/microcontrollers, connectivity and industrial I/O (e.g., EtherCAT) into board‑level designs.

• Select and specify electronic components, balance performance, cost, availability, and manufacturability.

• Build, bring up and debug prototypes using lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DAQ), iterating toward reliable field‑ready hardware.

• Create schematic designs and multilayer PCB layouts for control, power, sensor‑interface and communication boards.

• Design for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI), signal integrity and power integrity, and support regulatory compliance (CE, UL, FCC).

• Interact with regulatory teams to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

• Develop hardware documentation, including schematics, BOMs, fabrication/assembly packages, and design records.

• Collaborate closely with firmware, software, mechanical and systems engineers, and with manufacturing, suppliers, contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators, to scale designs into production.

• Drive product architecture, feasibility studies, prototyping, and engineering verification activities.

• Generate intellectual property positions, including invention submissions, patents and 3M trade secrets.

• Communicate tests and other program results to internal and external stakeholders.

• Drive the development and commercialization of products to efficiently, reliably and sustainably deliver energy to customers around the world.

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 in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or related engineering discipline completed and verified prior to start from an accredited institution.

• Three (3) or more years’ experience designing electronic hardware from concept through prototype and production, with at least 3 years in hardware product development.

• Three (3) or more years’ experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium, OrCAD/Cadence, or KiCad, including component selection and hardware documentation.

• Three (3) or more years’ experience with analog, digital, and/or power circuit design, as well as hardware bring‑up, debugging, and validation using lab instrumentation.

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

• Master's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline and from an accredited institution.

• Experience with power electronics, motor‑drive or servo‑drive circuit design.

• Experience with mixed‑signal design, sensor interfaces, and signal conditioning.

• Experience with high‑speed digital design, signal integrity, and power integrity.

• Experience designing for EMC/EMI compliance and regulatory certification (CE, UL, FCC).

• Experience integrating embedded microcontrollers/processors and industrial fieldbus I/O (e.g., EtherCAT).

• Experience with machine‑vision camera, lighting or imaging‑sensor electrical integration.

• Experience with robotics, industrial automation equipment, or autonomous systems.

• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Reliability (DfR), and working with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators.

Work location:

• Work location: This role follows an on‑site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Austin, TX.

• Travel: May include up to 15% domestic or international

• Relocation: 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.

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 07/23/2026 To 08/22/2026 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.

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