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3M

Senior Product Development Engineer

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$124K - $151K/yr

Senior Product Development 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 ...

3M

Senior Product Development Engineer

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$124K - $151K/yr

Senior Product Development 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 ...

Verdox, Inc

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, the Senior Product Development Engineer will lead efforts to create and commercialize groundbreaking products, and serve as a key contributor to the growth ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior product development engineer in the United States is $118,883.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $118,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Product Development Engineer vs Product Development Engineer?

AspectSenior Product Development EngineerProduct Development Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, experience in product designBachelor's in Engineering or related field, entry-level to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, R&D departments, cross-functional collaborationDesign, testing, and development teams, manufacturing settings
Employer & Industry UsageTech, manufacturing, consumer electronics companiesSimilar industries, often entry to mid-level roles in product companies

The main difference between a Senior Product Development Engineer and a Product Development Engineer lies in experience and responsibility. Senior engineers typically have more expertise, lead projects, and mentor junior staff, whereas product engineers focus on executing design and development tasks. Both roles are vital in product innovation and are commonly found in tech and manufacturing sectors.

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Senior Product Development Engineer

Hillsboro, OR • On-site

watlow
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

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Posted 4 days ago

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Senior Product Development Engineer - 3D Knitting

Position Summary
The Senior Product Development Engineer - 3D Knitting is responsible for leading product development efforts using advanced 3D knitting technology to create next-generation heater products. This role is based at Watlow's Portland Technology Development Center in Hillsboro, Oregon, and reports to the Site Leader, Portland TDC. The Senior Product Development Engineer will apply deep textile manufacturing expertise to design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial knitting processes while partnering with product development teams in St. Louis, Querétaro, Mexico, and other global locations. This position plays a key role in translating complex 3D shapes into effective knitting patterns and supporting the rollout of new textile manufacturing applications across Watlow.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, programming, and development of textiles using advanced 3D knitting techniques to manufacture complex heaters.
  • Apply 3D knitting technology to support next-generation heater product development and new textile manufacturing applications.
  • Work closely with product development teams located in St. Louis, Mexico, and other global sites to achieve project goals and ensure alignment across teams.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to knitting machine performance and textile output to support quality standards and efficient operation.
  • Address unique challenges in adapting knitting technology to new applications, including translating complex 3D shapes into effective knitting patterns.
  • Support simultaneous product development efforts across multiple locations and contribute to future global site rollout.
Qualifications
  • Ability to work creatively within a high-pressure, fast-paced environment to adapt and optimize knitting technology for unique product applications.
  • Strong team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments and locations.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems, troubleshoot process issues, and support product development in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in advanced knitting with a proven background in textile manufacturing.
  • Experience in technical textiles or manufacturing industries.
  • Proven experience programming, operating, and troubleshooting 3D knitting machines.
  • Solid understanding of industrial knitting processes and equipment.
Travel

Initial travel between St. Louis and the Querétaro, Mexico campus will be needed to support simultaneous product development efforts. Future travel to support rollout to other global sites is anticipated.

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