Product Development Specialist

3M • Maplewood, MN

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Product Development Specialist 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 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: Lead technical engagements with customers and suppliers to develop, customize and spec-in 3M’s solutions for overhead transmission grids Applying your strong technical background in complex application scenarios ensuring stable energy supply with customers and partners across the globe. Support production campaigns and deployments at customers through material and product testing Ensure alignment of solutions to market requirements and trends Represent 3M in technical settings and contribute to standardization efforts Company Vehicle This position requires driving a company vehicle, which will require pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history for candidates who are offered and hired for this position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (completed and verified prior to start).
• Three (3) years of product development, engineering or technical service in a private, public, government or military environment
• Current, valid Driver’s License.
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Experience with developing and characterizing ceramic, metal and composite materials as well as familiarity with the production methods involved.
• Experience with electrical grid architecture and in particular overhead transmission lines and conductors.
• Work experience at a Utility, conductor manufacturer or testing institution active in the field of overhead conductors.
• Understanding of the specific civil/mechanical engineering challenges arising in design of large-scale structures like overhead transmission lines
• Experience with mechanical design, CADD and/or FEA programs.
• Experience with conductor fittings performance, qualification and standards.
• Familiarity with industry standards and standardization processes.
• Customer project management experience across various phases like design spec-in, validation and delivery across multiple involved parties.
• Strong problem-solving skills and customer first mindset.
• Hands-on attitude to work in the lab

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engagements with customers and suppliers to develop, customize and spec-in 3M’s solutions for overhead transmission grids
• Applying your strong technical background in complex application scenarios ensuring stable energy supply with customers and partners across the globe.
• Support production campaigns and deployments at customers through material and product testing
• Ensure alignment of solutions to market requirements and trends
• Represent 3M in technical settings and contribute to standardization efforts

What This Job Offers

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