Senior Product Development Engineer

National Black MBA Association; Maplewood, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to lead the development of PSA technologies and drive strong, scalable product solutions. The role requires technical leadership for Class 4/5 programs and Class 3 NPI projects, with a focus on meeting customer needs through differentiated, high-performance adhesives.

Responsibilities include advancing the PSA platform, collaborating across functions, and delivering new growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Three years of product development and new product commercialization experience in relevant environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on NPI projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of PSA technologies and manage Class 4/5 deliverables as well as Class 3 NPI projects.
• Implement new PSA technologies to meet adhesive product needs.
• Define differentiators and build scalable solutions for customers.
• Advance the PSA platform to drive product growth and create a pipeline of opportunities via inventions and collaboration.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Product development

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Chemical Eng/Materials Sci/Chemistry

Tools

Job description

Job Description:

Senior 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 Senior 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:

• Leads product development of new PSA technologies, including technical leadership of Class 4/5 product development deliverables as well as Class 3 NPI project leadership
• Implements new PSA technologies that meet the needs of our thin bonding business
• Determines performance differentiators that matter to our customers and develops robust scalable solutions
• Supports the advancement of our PSA platform to drive new product growth, establish a pipeline of new opportunities via inventions and collaboration across the company

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 related new product commercialization experience in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Chemistry from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of new product development and commercialization in a private, public, government or military environment
• Skills include performance measurement of PSA tapes and adhesives, working knowledge of adhesive formulation and scale up with a willingness to implement new technologies, identifying key customer needs and translating them into winning solutions, ability to work in a cross functional team to deliver results, Good time and project management skills to effectively advance products through a stage gate commercialization process.

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 Maplewood, MN.

Travel:

May include up to 20%

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 08/21/2026 To 09/20/2026 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.

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.