Product Development Engineer

3M•Maplewood, MN

8d•$98,964 - $120,957•Hybrid

About The Position

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: Developing new products for DEPP Display Lab focusing on coating process and product development Working across business, manufacturing, and quality functions to create differentiated and impactful new and improved display products Generating IP to protect high value products and processes Ensuring safe laboratory conditions, the use of life cycle management and EHS best practices

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Two (2) years of experience with coating processes (die, rolls, pattern, slide, and inkjet coating) 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

Product development experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Experience successfully developing and commercializing products utilizing a range of technologies and processes
Experience with factory experiment planning and execution
Driven to develop new products
Self-starter with strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
Results driven and self-motivated, with a growth mindset
Strong background in Design of Experiments (DOE)

Responsibilities

Developing new products for DEPP Display Lab focusing on coating process and product development
Working across business, manufacturing, and quality functions to create differentiated and impactful new and improved display products
Generating IP to protect high value products and processes
Ensuring safe laboratory conditions, the use of life cycle management and EHS best practices
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.