Product Development Specialist

3M•Austin, TX

2d•$124,127 - $151,710•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Product Development Specialist, 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: Assuming technical leadership on NPI (New Product Introduction) and NTI (New Technology Introduction) initiatives Developing and running simulations for Medium Voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) product designs. Creating and CAD models and guiding design efforts across a broad range of applications and product portfolios in the electrical industry. Supporting new products introductions in all stages of development from prototype development over feasibility demonstration to model validation and refinement. Interfacing with cross-functional team members (marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, technical service, quality, regulatory, etc) to ensure successful program delivery. Generating intellectual property positions, including invention submissions, patents and 3M trade secrets. Leading technical interactions with corporate, group and division labs to identify new technologies, processes and materials to be applied to the Energy Markets Developing and commercializing products to efficiently, reliably and sustainably deliver energy to customers around the world

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or science (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
Three (3) years of product development, engineering or technical service in a private, public, government or military environment
Three (3) years of practical experience with CAD drawings and software

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
Experience with mechanical, electrical and thermal modelling.
Experience with multi-physics modeling.
Hands-on experience with industry standard CAD and modelling software suites.
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention and customer first mindset.
Interest in practical work, prototyping, simulating, testing, and validation of designs
Eagerness to learn and willingness to start on new topics

Responsibilities

Assuming technical leadership on NPI (New Product Introduction) and NTI (New Technology Introduction) initiatives
Developing and running simulations for Medium Voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) product designs.
Creating and CAD models and guiding design efforts across a broad range of applications and product portfolios in the electrical industry.
Supporting new products introductions in all stages of development from prototype development over feasibility demonstration to model validation and refinement.
Interfacing with cross-functional team members (marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, technical service, quality, regulatory, etc) to ensure successful program delivery.
Generating intellectual property positions, including invention submissions, patents and 3M trade secrets.
Leading technical interactions with corporate, group and division labs to identify new technologies, processes and materials to be applied to the Energy Markets
Developing and commercializing products to efficiently, reliably and sustainably deliver energy to customers around the world
Corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.