Sr. Laboratory Director, Display & Electronics Adhesives (, MN, United States)

Senior Laboratory Director, Display & Electronics Adhesives

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Responsibilities

• Lead the Display and Electronics total global Adhesives R&D platform with responsibility for all adhesives‑based platforms, technologies and products (OCA, PSA, e‑Bonding, Conductive Adhesives, Structural Adhesives, etc.) within the Display and Electronics Product Platform (DEPP) laboratory.
• Develop, coach, and provide direction for multiple workgroups with accountability for leading more complex projects and portfolio outcomes.
• Identify, prioritize, initiate and plan technical programs for multiple workgroups with responsibility for the technical outcome of the portfolio.
• Originating and championing primary recommendations for major laboratory programs and priorities, working to leverage adhesives‑related resources across 3M and within the DEPP laboratory for maximum impact.
• Partner with the relevant TEBG Vertical teams to bring customer needs into the development pipeline and then execute on those NPI opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry, biology, statistics, mathematics, IT/management information systems, mechanical engineering or engineering science (completed and verified prior to start).
• Five (5) years of laboratory leadership in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Fifteen (15) or more years of significant contributions history to a laboratory organization through management of resources on major impact programs, leading people and projects, delivering results and inspiring team members.
• Strong background in electronics / display technologies and related industries with strong technical credibility within the 3M technical community.
• Long‑range vision and breadth of technical and business understanding; extensive network among senior lab management and senior technical personnel across 3M.
• Skills in customer key account model, cross‑functional engagement and passion for solving customer problems with 3M solutions, with an optimistic and pragmatic approach.

Work Location & Travel

• Place: 3M Center in Maplewood, MN, on‑site work model requiring at least four days a week.
• Travel: Up to 15% domestic/international.
• Relocation: Not authorized.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Additional Information

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. Competitive pay and benefits are regularly benchmarked with other comparable companies. Pay range is $287,281 - $351,122 (base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible). Additional benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits.

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