Job Description: Job Title: Product Development Specialist 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 Specialist Product Development, 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: + Contributing to new product development initiatives in the area of sensor systems for electrical power cable networks + Applying and advancing novel detection systems and sensors for the electrical grid. + Testing and supporting hardware systems in our HV lab to advance the product platform. + Troubleshooting, calibrating and servicing field units through remote and on-site support of customers. + Interfacing with cross-functional team members to ensure successful program delivery. + Generating intellectual property positions, including invention submissions, patents and 3M trade secrets. + Communicating test and other program results to internal and external stakeholders + Supporting the development and commercialization of products to efficiently, reliably and sustainably deliver energy to customers around the world. 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 in Engineering or Science discipline (e.g. Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) or related technical field (completed and verified prior to start) AND three (3) years of experience with electrical and/or mechanical systems design, testing and troubleshooting in a private, public, government or military environment OR + Professional certificate AND 15 years of industry experience as electrician or related trade Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: + Experience in programming and debugging electronic systems. + Experience with systems testing and mechanical integration + Familiarity with electrical power grid architectures and components + Aptitude for hands-on and self-directed work + Advanced degree, e.g. MS or PhD in relevant area Work location: + Austin Travel: May include up to 25% [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. 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 $137,439 - $167,981, 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 02/07/2025 To 03/09/2025 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. 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