Senior Product Engineer - Electronics

3M is hiring a Senior Product Engineer - Electronics. It pays $124k-$152k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

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Manage design changes and lead product and process improvement projects for electronic components and films.

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Job Description:

Senior Product Engineer for Electronics Products

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 wide variety 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 environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Product Engineer for electronic components and films, you will work on products that enable the best performance in smart products and systems. We use 3M technology to control thermal energy, electrical signals, electrical interference, and mechanical vibration.

Here, you will make an impact by:

Managing design change management projects (CMPs) for existing commercialized products to maximize customer satisfaction and promote business success of display and electronics portfolio
Building in-depth technical knowledge of products in order to create and assess recommendations for improvements
Leading, executing, and supporting projects that positively impact quality, performance, service, and cost through Product & Process Understanding (PPU) efforts
Collaborating with cross-functional global teams composed of members from manufacturing, regulatory, application engineering, business, clinical, and multiple other functions
Collaborating with plant personnel and suppliers on projects to address non-conformances, maintain continuity, and improve efficiency
Writing Product Standards and setting product specifications for raw materials, in process, and final product testing
Integrating new products into sustained operations by completing assigned tasks as member of New Project Introduction (NPI) teams

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 a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Three (3) years of experience in a technical role developing and/or sustaining products in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

Master’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline
Product and/or manufacturing experience in injection molding, films, lamination, or converting
Experience developing, sustaining, and/or maintaining commercialized products in a private, public, government or military environment
History of effective execution of change management, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
Demonstrated use of project management techniques to lead cross functional teams in projects that drive improvement and results
Experience collaborating with laboratory, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing functions
Statistical knowledge and practice [e.g., Design of Experiments (DOE), Manufacturing Sampling Plans, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean Six Sigma, etc.]
Relevant software experience and skills: Statistics and Data Analysis (Excel, MiniTab, or similar); Business Process and Lifecycle Management (SAP, PLM Enovia, or similar); Product Design (Solidworks, AutoCAD, or similar)
Strong communication skills (written, oral, and presentation)

Work location:

This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the office at 3M Center, located in Maplewood, MN or Austin, TX.

Travel: May include up to 15% 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.

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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 09/10/2026 To 10/10/2026 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/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.

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How we rate this

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Senior Product Engineer - Electronics is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $124k-$152k a year.
The role is based in US, Minnesota, Maplewood.
The job was posted on September 10, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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Product EngineeringDesign Change ManagementProcess UnderstandingTechnical Documentation

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Tell me about a project where process understanding was part of your work. What did you do?
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