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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 ...

3M

Senior Product Development Manager

Maplewood, MN · On-site

Senior Product Development Manager, Semiconductor CMP Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the ... D. in a Science or Engineering discipline from an accredited institution * Demonstrated track ...

3M

Senior Product Development Manager

Maplewood, MN · On-site

Senior Product Development Manager, Semiconductor CMP Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the ... D. in a Science or Engineering discipline from an accredited institution * Demonstrated track ...

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How much do senior product development engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior product development engineer in Minnesota is $116,435.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,100.00 and $116,100.00 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.

What cities in Minnesota are hiring for Senior Product Development Engineer jobs?

Cities in Minnesota with the most Senior Product Development Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Senior Product Development Engineer job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,435 per year, or $56 per hour.

Senior Product Development Engineer

3M

Maplewood, MN • On-site

$124K - $151K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

3M rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 248 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

170th of 545 rated manufacturers

Job description

Job Description:
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'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.
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 Product Development Engineer, 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:
  • Leads product development of new PSA technologies, including technical leadership of Class 4/5 product development deliverables as well as Class 3 NPI project leadership
  • Implements new PSA technologies that meet the needs of our thin bonding business
  • Determines performance differentiators that matter to our customers and develops robust scalable solutions
  • Supports the advancement of our PSA platform to drive new product growth, establish a pipeline of new opportunities via inventions and collaboration across the company

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 or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
  • Three (3) years of product development related new product commercialization experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
  • Master's or Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Chemistry from an accredited institution
  • Five (5) years of new product development and commercialization in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Skills include performance measurement of PSA tapes and adhesives, working knowledge of adhesive formulation and scale up with a willingness to implement new technologies, identifying key customer needs and translating them into winning solutions, ability to work in a cross functional team to deliver results, Good time and project management skills to effectively advance products through a stage gate commercialization process.

Work location:
  • Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel: May include up to 20%
Relocation: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in 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. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
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For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers
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 08/21/2026 To 09/20/2026 Or until filled
All 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/
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