Product Engineering Support Specialist

3M•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As Product Engineering Support, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Supporting and contributing as a technical lead for products, processes, and sustaining activities including: Exploration and sustaining of technologies, processes, and approaches supporting accelerated business growth, quality, and sustainability. Interfacing with cross-functional team members (marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, technical service, quality, regulatory, etc.) to ensure successful program delivery. Leading technical interactions with cross-functional teams including corporate labs, division labs, manufacturing plants, other groups to support technologies, and processes. Travel occasionally to our manufacturing facilities to develop, validate processes, improve product/process performance, and validate material specification. Contributing to change management as it relates to product/process changes driven by product modification, life cycle management, product/quality improvement, supply changes, regulatory requirements, and cost reduction. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex problems and to apply/implement new or modified products/processes. Multitasking and prioritizing various projects, as needed. May review intellectual property positions at the business level, including proprietary advances, ROI's, patents, and trade secrets. Becoming familiar with various portfolios in the division. Interfacing with suppliers and service providers on production and product changes. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Two (2) years of experience with manufacturing technologies like extrusion and molding in a private, public, government, or military environment
Ability to work with minimal supervision (self-motivated) and in teams
Ability to conform to shifting demands, timelines, and priorities
Willingness to travel (within the US mainly)
Protect 3M Intellectual Property through the understanding and appropriate use of competitive technology awareness, government regulation awareness, supplier/consultant agreements, records of invention, patents, technical notebooks, and technical reports
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 in an engineering discipline or a physical science
Experience with adhesives and tape backings. This includes knowledge and experience in the following: performance, testing, manufacturing processes, and performance simulation tools
Experience in developing and testing medium voltage cable accessories
Experience with electrical and mechanical testing of medium voltage components and materials
Experience with EPDM and silicone formulation and processing technologies
Experience with 3M manufacturing operations
Experience with developing material standards and specifications – membership or activity with standards-setting organizations like ASTM and Underwriters Laboratories Inc
Familiar with PLM system for: RM substitutions (and the 3M change management process), NPI process, SKU creation, BOM creation, PFMEA, DFMEA, HOQ, and test method development
Knowledge of statistics and experience with: MSAs, capability studies, data analysis (e.g., in Minitab or Excel), root cause analysis, and Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Supporting and contributing as a technical lead for products, processes, and sustaining activities
Exploration and sustaining of technologies, processes, and approaches supporting accelerated business growth, quality, and sustainability
Interfacing with cross-functional team members (marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, technical service, quality, regulatory, etc.) to ensure successful program delivery
Leading technical interactions with cross-functional teams including corporate labs, division labs, manufacturing plants, other groups to support technologies, and processes
Travel occasionally to our manufacturing facilities to develop, validate processes, improve product/process performance, and validate material specification
Contributing to change management as it relates to product/process changes driven by product modification, life cycle management, product/quality improvement, supply changes, regulatory requirements, and cost reduction
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex problems and to apply/implement new or modified products/processes
Multitasking and prioritizing various projects, as needed
May review intellectual property positions at the business level, including proprietary advances, ROI's, patents, and trade secrets
Becoming familiar with various portfolios in the division
Interfacing with suppliers and service providers on production and product changes
Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards 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