Product Development Engineer Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

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 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 Senior Converting Product Development 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:

Applying your expertise of liners, premasks, lamination and converting methods to inform NPI development efforts in multiple ways:

• Selection of liners and premasks,
• Inform process requirements (both upstream and downstream of converting),
• Inform product requirements and risks (e.g., ability to laminate and convert materials while meeting customer requirements for performance, precision, optical quality and cleanliness),
• Preparation of product development and customer samples.
• Understanding of industry methods and best practices for DEPP material converting.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 5 years or more of converting process experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Hands on machine operation experience

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

• Associate or Bachelors degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
• Knowledge of precision, multi axis servo driven systems:
  • Synchronization (e.g., for precision part length and multi axis registration).
  • Tension setting and control (e.g. to control precision, curl and other material properties).
• Knowledge of web handling, rotary converting equipment and the die industry.
• Adequate 2D drafting skills to produce die drawings.
• Real world optical film and adhesive manufacturing experience ideally in the consumer electronics industry
• Experience with converting to precise tolerances (+/- 0.050 mm to +/- 0.100 mm)
• Knowledge of laminating and slitting technology and control handles.
• Knowledge of laser converting and corona treatment.
• Knowledge of flat press converting and rotary converting

Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week in Maplewood, MN

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic

Relocation Assistance: Not authorized

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

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, 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 07/17/2026 To 08/16/2026 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.Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/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.

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