Advanced Packaging Engineer

About the role

The Advanced Packaging Engineer position offers an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government, or military experience to a 3M career. You will collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world, developing and implementing package designs based on product and stakeholder requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement package designs based on product and stakeholder requirements, including material selection, assembly needs, and clear communication of expectations.
• Research and select appropriate packaging materials, manage testing activities, and ensure proper documentation, specifications, standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage project timelines and prioritize tasks, improving existing packaging designs and processes to enhance cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Contribute to next generation packaging initiatives and collaborate with suppliers and contract packagers to enhance manufacturability.
• Analyze data and information to solve complex packaging challenges, prepare project scope documentation, and recommend and utilize appropriate internal and external resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Five (5) years of work experience in packaging, manufacturing, industrial design, supply chain in a private, public, government or military environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Package Engineering/Packaging Science from an accredited university
• Proven track record of leading projects
• Conducts work independently, self-starter/self-directed that leads with energy and passion
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams across multiple functions and disciplines

Skills

• Curiosity and collaboration
• Technical expertise in packaging, manufacturing, industrial design, supply chain
• Project management and leadership skills
• Data analysis and problem-solving abilities
• Communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

3M offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive pay and variable incentive pay
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid absences
• Roth and traditional 401(k) plans

Pay & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $95,591 - $116,834, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. For more information, please refer to the Pay & Benefits Overview section on the 3M careers website.

Schedule

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. Travel may include up to 5-10% domestic.

Location

Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Relocation

May be Authorized

Equal Opportunity Employer

3M is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.

Additional Information

For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.