Sr. Product Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title

Senior Product Support 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 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 environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Product 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:

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  Implementing programs to improve quality, reduce cost, and expand offerings in the Command™ Brand product line. Primary responsibility will be support for Command™ hardgoods.

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  Working closely with product development teams (NPI) and lead management of change programs (MOC) as needed to support growth in the business.

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  Verifying and documenting product specifications for new and existing products.

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  Conducting product claims testing and document test results via claim substantiation process.

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  Interacting closely with key internal and external manufacturers and suppliers to deliver high-quality retail products.

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Your Skills and Expertise

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

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  Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

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  Three (3) years combined manufacturing and/or laboratory experience within a private, public, government or military environment.

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  Experience leading and/or contributing to cross-functional teams

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

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  Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related discipline from an accredited institution

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  Previous hardgoods engineering or rotary converting experience

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  Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI)

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  Advanced knowledge and understanding in tape and/or adhesive manufacturing or research and development

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  Demonstrated ability to define and execute product verification/claim substantiation test plans

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  Ability to develop & validate test methods and properly document test results

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  Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment

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  Demonstrated proficiency in design of experiments and other statistical methods

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  Strong communication, organizational, project management and problem-solving skill

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Work location:

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• 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. ​
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Travel: May include up to 20% domestic travel.

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.

Resources for You

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 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:

Good Faith Posting Date Range 07/21/2026 To 08/20/2026 Or until filled

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