Product Development Specialist - Materials Development

About the role

The Product Development Specialist position offers an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government, or military experience to a 3M career. You will collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world, assuming technical leadership on New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.
• Formulate, develop, and characterize materials for cable accessory applications.
• Engage in raw material qualifications for existing products.
• Design and launch new products from prototype development over feasibility demonstration to commercial scale-up.
• Interface with cross-functional team members (marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, technical service, quality, regulatory, etc.) to ensure successful program delivery.
• Generate intellectual property positions, including invention submissions, patents, and 3M trade secrets.
• Lead technical interactions with corporate, group, and division labs to identify new technologies, processes, and materials to be applied to the Energy Markets.
• Develop and commercialize 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 (verified prior to start).
• Three (3) years of product development, engineering, or technical service in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution (preferred).
• 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, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and customer-first mindset.
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to start on new topics.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.
• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings accounts.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Paid absences.
• Retirement benefits.

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 Austin, TX. Travel may include up to 15% domestic or international.

Pay

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.

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Contact

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