Product Development Specialist - Adhesives
Job Description:
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 wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As an Advanced 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:
- As a member of an Advanced Materials and Transportation Product Platform Labe, cross functional team that will develop product concepts and commercialize new products aligned to customer needs from around the world
- Develop a strong understanding of our customer/market needs especially as it relates to regulatory standards (i.e. IATF) and critical to quality metrics.
- Collaborating with research teams from Corporate Research and Business Labs to develop new product capabilities to meet the global evolving battery electric vehicle transportation market
- Lead and support cross functional product improvement projects (NPI, CMP) leveraging Agile methodologies that will enable accelerated business growth and further our competitive position in the marketplace.
- Work on high impact, cross functional teams that will work on multiple product families.
- Create and protect 3M intellectual property through the filing of new patent applications.
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 from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start)
- Experience in product development, process engineering, and/or research laboratory in a private, public, government or military environment
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 structural adhesives formulations for automotive applications
- Experience in regulated product categories with expertise in product risk assessments, product safety, and product reliability.
- Demonstrated history of significant contributions to an organization through growth initiatives.
- Collaborative interpersonal style with experience in leading project teams.
- Strong communication skills, proven ability to develop and maintain productive networks within the 3M technical community with demonstrated ability to influence.
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/ international
Work location:
· Onsite in Maplewood, MN
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 $141,150 - $172,517, 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/.Good Faith Posting Date Range 04/02/2025 To 05/02/2025 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.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, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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At 3M, we’re looking for a passionate Product Development Specialist - Adhesives to join our dynamic team in Maplewood, Minnesota! In this exciting role, you'll be part of our Advanced Materials and Transportation Product Platform Lab, where your primary focus will be on developing innovative product concepts and bringing them to market. Imagine working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, all eager to transform your ideas into reality. Your creativity will shine as you develop a deep understanding of our diverse customer needs, while also navigating the complex world of regulatory standards like IATF. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams from corporate research and business labs, all designed to enhance our capabilities in emerging markets such as battery electric vehicles. This role isn't just about working on one project; you'll dazzle in multiple product families, leading crucial improvement initiatives using Agile methodologies. Your contributions will not only help accelerate business growth but also secure 3M's competitive edge in the marketplace, including protecting our intellectual property through patent filings. If you have a strong background in product development, particularly within regulated environments, and thrive in collaborative settings, we'd love for you to bring your talents to 3M. Come be a part of a company that champions innovation and values your growth and well-being!
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