Product Development Engineer

Job Description 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 a Product Development Engineer, you will play a key role within the R&D organization, supporting and advancing materials and process technologies that enable growth and innovation across the Safety and Industrial business. Supports new product development, product modifications, applications, technology/process development, cost reduction, and quality improvements Provides technical support to customers/clients, analyzes results, and develops solutions to technical challenges. Explores new technologies or product concepts and supports milestone achievement or commercialization. Builds and maintains a strong technical network; participates in and may lead teams and customer interactions. Documents work, prepares technical reports and presentations, and communicates findings internally and externally. May review intellectual property and ensure proper documentation of experimental work. Assumes leadership roles and may mentor or train other technical staff or customers. Applies corporate initiatives and may contribute to technical strategic planning. Your Skills And Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start) Minimum three (3) years of mechanical engineering experience within a private, public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Possess a Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start) Four (4) years’ or more of experience in mechanical engineering Molding experience Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written) Strong people skills and ability to influence, collaborate, and work with cross‑functional team Self‑directed and internally motivated with proven leadership skills Location: Monroe, NC Travel: May include up to 20% domestic Relocation: May be authorized Legal Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the 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. We provide competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences and retirement benefits. Compensation Range: $124,127 - $151,710 (base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible). 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr