Job Description: Senior Research 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 experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs a Senior Research 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: + Lead the development of a fundamental understanding of the mechanical behavior of 3M materials and products. + Collaborate with a cross-functional team of application engineers, scientists, and process engineers to enable next-generation products via Multiphysics modeling and simulation + Develop FEA mechanical models of soft materials to guide formulators and engineers in identifying + Support simulation engagements with customers + Understand, develop, and guide the establishment of new computational tools and systems. + Initiate and contribute to the analysis and development of intellectual property Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: + Ph.D. degree (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution OR + Master's degree (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution AND three (3) years of combined experience in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry in a private, public, governmental or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: + Proficiency in molecular dynamics simulations and computational chemistry + Experience with python or another programming language + Understanding of HPC environment + Success in working on global teams, close collaboration with customers and capability to both lead and be a member of high-performance teams. + Experience in deformable body mechanics, analysis, and simulation OR expertise in Finite Element Analysis/Multiphysics modeling + Fundamental understanding of soft matter physics and mechanical behavior and polymer synthesis/structure Work location: Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to 3M Center at least 3 days per week) Travel: May include up to 10% domestic or international Relocation Assistance: May be authorized 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. Chat with Max 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 $119,076 - $145,537, 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/. 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. Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/ 3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. 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