Senior Product Development and Support Engineer

3M; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Senior Product Development and Support Engineer to lead technical efforts for new product development and provide engineering support for core product lines. The role requires driving design changes, regulatory alignment, and cost reduction while guiding teams across multiple geographies.

You will collaborate with customers and internal teams, communicate complex technical concepts clearly, and contribute to product roadmaps. On-site in Red Wing, MN with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Three years of Product Development, Product Design, or Product Engineering experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to new product development programs and contribute to roadmaps.
• Maintain global design control and provide product engineering support for an assigned core product portfolio.
• Lead product design change management related to product and quality improvements, supplier changes, regulatory requirements, and cost reduction.
• Drive continuous improvement using PM, Six Sigma, and DOE/statistical analysis.
• Establish or verify product specifications through test data, regulatory understanding and customer feedback.
• Provide technical support to customers, distributors and internal teams; troubleshoot and guide product use.
• Prepare clear and concise technical documentation for internal and external use.
• Collaborate across geographies, promote teamwork and cross-cultural collaboration.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Three years of Product Development/Design/Engineering experience

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Modeling

Job description

Senior Product Development and Support Engineer

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

Here, You Will Make An Impact By

• Providing Technical Leadership to New Product Development programs and contributing to the development of Product and Technology Roadmaps.
• Maintaining global design control and providing Product Engineering support for an assigned core product portfolio.
• Leading and overseeing product design change management related to product and quality improvements, supplier changes, regulatory requirements, and cost reduction.
• Driving continuous improvement mindset by using a multitude of methodologies that include Project Management, PPU, Six Sigma, and DOE/statistical analysis.
• Establishing or verifying product and component specifications through the analysis of test data, understanding of regulatory requirements, and review of customer feedback.
• Providing technical support to customers, distributors, and internal team members, including troubleshooting, answering technical questions, and providing guidance on product use and maintenance.
• Preparing clear and concise technical documentation for internal and external use.
• Serving as an effective team leader, team member, and collaborator, embracing diversity and multi-cultural global collaboration, and promoting working relationships across geographies.

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)
• Three (3) years of Product Development, Product Design, or Product Engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related Science or Engineering field
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues, develop and implement innovative solutions.
• Ability to effectively communicate information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Experience with CAD software and/or modeling.
• Desire to develop an understanding of Global Fall Protection and Industry Standards
• Master's degree in an Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.

Work Location

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the location in Red Wing, MN.

Travel: May include up to 10% 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.

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 08/11/2026 To 09/10/2026 Or until filled

All 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.

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/

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.