Product Development Specialist

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:

• Leading 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
• Supporting production campaigns and deployments at customers through material and product testing
• Ensuring alignment of solutions to market requirements and trends
• Representing 3M in technical settings and contributing 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.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• 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

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• 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

Work Location

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four (4) days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel

May include up to 15% domestic or international.

Relocation

May be authorized.

Pay & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, 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.

In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).