Product Engineer at 3M in Maplewood, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Description:

Product Engineer

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Product Engineer, 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 a portfolio of Hardgoods products such as applicators, disposable mixing nozzles, spray nozzles including designs, parts, replacements, and support functions.


• Supporting the launch of new Hardgoods products to complement our growing liquids adhesive businesses.


• Collaborating with global multi-disciplinary teams to identify and implement new solutions to meet customer needs.


• Contributing to the strategic direction of the business and driving growth initiatives through directed cost-down initiatives and support of redesigning parts as required.

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, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

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

• Experience with Solidworks and CAD software or similar design suites.

• Experience in design, drafting, and production of hardgoods products.


• Experience in liquid dispensing or automation


• Experience organizing and communicating with external certification agencies (i.e. UL and others).


• Demonstrated experience successfully developing and commercializing products, including experience with phase gate new product introduction methodologies.


• Possess excellent technical judgment and able to set logical action plan for design challenges and technical problem resolution.


• Self-starter with strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills (oral, written and presentation).


• Results driven and self-motivated, with a growth mindset.


• Experience developing intellectual property portfolios in collaboration with legal and other technical experts.

Work location: Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood, MN at least 3 days per week)

Travel: May include up to 20%domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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. 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $95,825 - $117,120, 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.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M’s business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M is an equal opportunity employer.  3M  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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