Product Development Specialist - Materials Development

3M•Austin, TX

8d•$145,676 - $178,049•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 Formulating, developing and characterizing materials for cable accessory applications. Engaging on raw material qualifications for existing products Designing and launching new products from prototype development over feasibility demonstration to commercial scale-up. 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 Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited university
Three (3) years of product development, engineering or technical service 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

Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
Experience with silicone, EPDM and similar rubbers, rubber formulations and production processes.
Experience with analytical methods for materials characterization.
Experience with rubber compounding and related processes.
Knowledge of high or medium voltage electrical systems
Experience with industry standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, IEEE, CENELEC,…).
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
Formulating, developing and characterizing materials for cable accessory applications.
Engaging on raw material qualifications for existing products
Designing and launching new products from prototype development over feasibility demonstration to commercial scale-up.
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.
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.