Product Development Specialist

3M

Actively hiring
Remote (Us, Minnesota, Maplewood, US) Posted 52 days ago $145,676$178,049 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Product Development Specialist at 3M, you will join the cutting-edge materials science team and take on a senior role in developing new ceramic fiber products. Your daily responsibilities include leading NPI and NTI initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful program delivery, and generating intellectual property through invention submissions and patents. You will work extensively with Ceramic processing techniques such as sol gel processing, fiber forming methods, high-temperature treatments, and chemical/mechanical properties testing. This role requires a Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering, along with three years of product development experience in a relevant industry setting. Your expertise will contribute to the advancement of 3M’s innovative materials used across various industries.

Skills

Ceramic_processing Sol_gel_processing Fiber_forming_techniques High_temperature_processing Chemical_properties_testing Mechanical_properties_testing

What you'll do

  • Lead technical initiatives for NPI and NTI programs.
  • Develop and characterize materials for Nextel Ceramic Fiber projects.
  • Generate intellectual property, including patents and trade secrets.
  • Identify new technologies through interactions with corporate labs.
  • Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure program success.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science from an accredited institution
  • Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering
  • 6 years of product development experience in relevant fields
  • Experience with Ceramic processing and analytical techniques
  • Ability to generate intellectual property positions and patents
  • Strong collaboration skills for cross-functional team interactions
  • Technical leadership on NPI and NTI initiatives

Market check

Salary context

This $145,676–$178,049 range sits above 33% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$148,500$216,300

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$151,450$217,725

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About 3M

3M is a diversified technology and manufacturing conglomerate producing thousands of products across healthcare, safety, electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Industry: Diversified Manufacturing

3M currently has 38 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $145,676–$178,049 across 34 roles with salary data.

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