Job Description:
Product Development Specialist
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Product Development Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
- Assuming technical leadership on NPI (New Product Introduction) and NTI (New Technology Introduction) initiatives
- Developing and running simulations for Medium Voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) product designs.
- Creating and CAD models and guiding design efforts across a broad range of applications and product portfolios in the electrical industry.
- Supporting new products introductions in all stages of development from prototype development over feasibility demonstration to model validation and refinement.
- Interfacing with cross-functional team members (marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, technical service, quality, regulatory, etc) to ensure successful program delivery.
- Generating intellectual property positions, including invention submissions, patents and 3M trade secrets. Leading technical interactions with corporate, group and division labs to identify new technologies, processes and materials to be applied to the Energy Markets
- Developing and commercializing 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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
- Three (3) years of product development, engineering or technical service in a private, public, government or military environment
- Three (3) years of practical experience with CAD drawings and software
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
- Experience with mechanical, electrical and thermal modelling.
- Experience with multi-physics modeling.
- Hands-on experience with industry standard CAD and modelling software suites.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention and customer first mindset.
- Interest in practical work, prototyping, simulating, testing, and validation of designs
- Eagerness to learn and willingness to start on new topics
Work location:
- 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.
Travel: May include up to 15% domestic or international
Relocation: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/21/2026 To 10/21/2026 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.
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.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
