Advanced Packaging Engineer

3M • Maplewood, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Title Advanced Packaging 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(n) Advanced Packaging 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: Develop and implement package designs based on product and stakeholder requirements, including material selection, assembly needs, and clear communication of expectations. Research and select appropriate packaging materials, manage testing activities, and ensure proper documentation, specifications, standards, and regulatory compliance. Manage project timelines and prioritization, and improve existing packaging designs and processes to enhance cost, quality, and efficiency. Contribute to next‑generation packaging initiatives and collaborate with suppliers and contract packagers to enhance manufacturability. Analyze data and information to solve complex packaging challenges, prepare project scope documentation, and recommend and utilize appropriate internal and external resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Five (5) years of work experience in packaging, manufacturing, industrial design, supply chain in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Package Engineering/Packaging Science from an accredited university
• Proven track record of leading projects
• Conducts work independently, self-starter/self-directed that leads with energy and passion
• Ability to work with cross functional teams across multiple functions and disciplines

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement package designs based on product and stakeholder requirements, including material selection, assembly needs, and clear communication of expectations.
• Research and select appropriate packaging materials, manage testing activities, and ensure proper documentation, specifications, standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage project timelines and prioritization, and improve existing packaging designs and processes to enhance cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Contribute to next‑generation packaging initiatives and collaborate with suppliers and contract packagers to enhance manufacturability.
• Analyze data and information to solve complex packaging challenges, prepare project scope documentation, and recommend and utilize appropriate internal and external resources.

Benefits

• 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.
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees