As a 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:
Developing new products and product platforms to maintain and expand 3M’s Film and Graphic Portfolio to enable business growth and further our competitive position in the marketplace Commercializing new products aligned to global customer needs in collaboration with division-wide, cross-functional teams Collaborating with research teams from Corporate Research and Business Labs to develop new technology, product, and manufacturing capabilities Deep diving in key raw materials study for graphic film products. Lead or support raw materials dual sourcing or localizing to drive cost down, consistent quality and stable supply Developing a strong understanding of our customer/market needs Initiating and contributing to the development of Intellectual Property and IP strategies
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 from an accredited institution and Five (5) years of product development, process engineering, or laboratory research in a private or public university. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Masters or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Polymer Science/Engineering from an accredited institution Experience in Film or Pressure sensitive adhesive product categories with expertise in film manufacturing, adhesive coating, product risk assessments, and product reliability Collaborative interpersonal style with experience in leading projects Demonstrated history of significant contributions to an organization through growth initiatives Leadership and networking skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment Excellent technical presentation skills and oral communication skills, English included.