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Product Engineer

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$98K - $120K/yr

Utilizing knowledge of ceramic and material engineering to optimize products by leading strategic ... Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both ...

3M

Product Engineer

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$98K - $120K/yr

Utilizing knowledge of ceramic and material engineering to optimize products by leading strategic ... Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both ...

3M

Senior Materials Scientist

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$124K - $151K/yr

... day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: * Ph.D. (completed and verified prior to start) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramics, or a related ...

3M

Senior Materials Scientist

Maplewood, MN

$124K - $151K/yr

... day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: * Ph.D. (completed and verified prior to start) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramics, or a related ...

3M

Product Engineer

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$98K - $120K/yr

With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you ... Master's degree or higher in Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science based curriculum * Three ...

3M

Product Engineer

Maplewood, MN

$98K - $120K/yr

With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you ... Master's degree or higher in Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science based curriculum * Three ...

3M

Application Engineer

Maplewood, MN

$145K - $178K/yr

Knowledge and experience with repair materials and processes used in the Collision Repair ... Showcasing 3M product, process and digital solutions and how they can increase profitability for ...

3M

Application Engineer

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$145K - $178K/yr

Knowledge and experience with repair materials and processes used in the Collision Repair ... Showcasing 3M product, process and digital solutions and how they can increase profitability for ...

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Mechanical Engineer

Perth, ON · On-site

CA$77K - CA$94K/yr

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to ... Experience or familiarization with extrusion technologies, including material handling, compounding ...

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Product Engineer

Perth, ON · On-site

CA$77K - CA$94K/yr

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to ... Support will include introduction or new raw materials or intermediates to the plant, including SKU ...

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Safety Engineer

Maplewood, MN

$98K - $120K/yr

... 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: * Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or chemistry, material science, or other physical sciences(completed and verified prior to start)

3M

Product Development Engineer

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$81K - $100K/yr

Strengthening 3M's proprietary position through development of intellectual property. * Providing ... Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science ...

3M

Safety Engineer

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$98K - $120K/yr

... 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: * Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or chemistry, material science, or other physical sciences (completed and verified prior to start)

3M

Senior Application Engineer

Livonia, MI · On-site

$124K - $151K/yr

The Impact You'll Make in this Role As a Senior Application Engineer for 3M's Transportation ... Advanced degree in engineering, materials science, physics, or chemistry * Basic understanding of ...

3M

Product Development Engineer

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$81K - $100K/yr

Strengthening 3M's proprietary position through development of intellectual property. * Providing ... Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science ...

3M

Product Engineer*

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$145K - $178K/yr

With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you ... Master's degree or higher with four (4) years of combined product, materials, and/or process ...

3M

Product Development Engineer

Monroe, NC · On-site

$124K - $151K/yr

... to a 3M career. 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 ...

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Product Engineer

Product Engineer

3M

Maplewood, MN • On-site

$98K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

3M rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 236 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

133rd of 518 rated manufacturers

Job description

Job Description:
Product 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 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 an Product 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:
  • Utilizing knowledge of ceramic and material engineering to optimize products by leading strategic raw material substitution initiatives, supporting cost reduction efforts and other projects that may affect product performance, and advancing Product and Process Understanding (PPU)
  • Leading/supporting change management process and validating product performance for changes in formulation, process or raw materials
  • Ensuring consistent product performance and stability of existing products, by leading product improvement projects, as needed
  • Maintaining product standards and specifications, owning claims re-substantiation process
  • Driving scale-up activities as a core team member for new product introductions
  • Applying technical and leadership skills to generate project scopes, plans, and design of experiments.
  • Collaborating with cross functional teams (product development, application engineering, business, manufacturing and quality teams), global laboratories and manufacturing sites to execute on the projects in a timely manner
  • Utilizing strong communication skills to inspire, influence, motivate and teach other team members

Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited university.
  • Minimum two (2) years of combined experience in research & development in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Materials Science or Engineering, Inorganic Chemistry, or Ceramic Engineering.
  • Five (5) years of hands-on experience in materials engineering, with a focus on inorganic or ceramic materials.
  • Strong background in materials science and characterization of inorganic or ceramic materials (hardness, toughness, microstructure and crystal structure) and their behavior in various product applications.
  • Ability to self-initiate, develop, direct, and complete projects with significant impact to 3M.
  • Proven record of effective teamwork.
  • Experience with creating and executing DOEs (design of experiments) and using data science and analytic techniques in experimentation.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation).
  • Microsoft Office proficient, Minitab or other statistical software is a plus.

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 30% domestic/international
Relocation Assistance: 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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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, 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 05/04/2026 To 06/03/2026 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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