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Product Development Specialist

3M Austin, TX On-site mid full-time

Salary

$124,127 - $151,710 per year

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Description

As a Product Development Specialist at 3M, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with innovative people around the world and make an impact by assuming technical leadership on New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) initiatives.

You will develop and run simulations for Medium Voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) product designs, create CAD models, and guide design efforts across a broad range of applications and product portfolios in the electrical industry.

Your responsibilities will also include:

  • Supporting new product introductions in all stages of development from prototype development to model validation and refinement
  • Interfacing with cross-functional team members to ensure successful program delivery
  • Generating intellectual property positions, including invention submissions, patents, and 3M trade secrets
  • Developing and commercializing products to efficiently, reliably, and sustainably deliver energy to customers around the world

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or science from an accredited institution
  • Three years of product development, engineering, or technical service experience in a private, public, government, or military environment
  • Three years of practical experience with CAD drawings and software

Preferred qualifications include:

  • A Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution
  • Experience with mechanical, electrical, and thermal modeling
  • Experience with multi-physics modeling
  • Hands-on experience with industry-standard CAD and modeling software suites
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a customer-first mindset

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Austin, TX.

The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • mechanical modeling
  • electrical modeling
  • thermal modeling
  • multi-physics modeling
  • problem-solving

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://3m.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/US-Texas-Austin/Product-Development-Specialist_R01171271

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