Job Description:
Senior Fall Protection Application Engineering Specialist - Personal Safety Division (PSD)
As a Fall Protection Application Engineering Specialist in the Fall Protection Business, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. If you have worked in engineering, construction, fire, utilities, heavy equipment manufacturing, or the oil and gas industry, this may be a great fit for you.
Here, you will make an impact by:
Becoming a Fall Protection expert in the Global market, developing a deep understanding of products, applications, and local/federal Fall Protection requirements
Leveraging expert product and regulatory knowledge to support critical global business initiatives, process, and internal cross functional teams
Actively engaging with standard setting organizations while representing 3M and driving forward critical business strategies
Proactively supporting the United States and Canadian market by providing advanced technical support, supporting high value opportunities, and working closely with strategic key accounts
Developing scholarly articles and technical content, delivering educational webinars/seminars, and undertaking public speaking engagements that demonstrate industry thought leadership.
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 in Engineering or Science (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
Seven (7) years of experience in the workplace health and safety industry, or in technical support, product design, or customer engagement related to personal protective equipment (PPE) products.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Licensed Professional Engineer, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist or alternative safety certifications an asset
Experience in the fall protection industry
A customer focused mindset
Proficient public speaking ability
Experience in new product design, using Voice of Customer insights to translate customer needs into product requirements
Strong people skills and ability to influence, collaborate, and work with cross-functional team
Self-directed and internally motivated with proven leadership skills
Work location:
This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week splitting time between the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN, and 3M facilities in Cottage Grove, MN and Red Wing, MN.
Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/international
Relocation: May be authorized
Supporting Your Well-being
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life 6 both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, 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 candidates 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 08/13/2026 To 09/12/2026 Or until filled
