Product Development Specialist

**Job Description:** **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 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 experience to a 3M career.** **The Impact You'll Make in this Role** The 3M Electrical Markets Division (EMD) commercializes products that enable changes in the way the world generates, moves, and uses electricity. Our products help to make energy systems more reliable, efficient, and safe. The products range from erosion-resistant tapes applied to the leading edge of wind turbine blades; to transparent and moisture impermeable films for flexible solar modules; to cable splices for the electrical grid; to materials that help make the battery packs of electric vehicles safer; to materials that help make electric vehicle motors more efficient; to coatings for pipeline infrastructure. Ultimately, we empower our customers to deliver and use efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy. We are seeking a creative, diligent, and rigorous product development specialist to help commercialize new products to meet customers' needs. The position will lead our Infrastructure Coatings and OEM Coatings product/technology platforms. It requires broad technical knowledge as well as the ability to work with people from various functions and geographies. The ideal candidate is a passionate person who strives to bring new products to market, enjoys working with various technologies, takes pride in leading and completing projects with creativity and rigor, and is motivated by building relevant business platforms. 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: + Leading critical commercialization efforts for new and modified products serving the infrastructure and electrical OEM markets + Transitioning product concepts from the laboratory to large-scale manufacturing + Working directly with customers to understand needs and potential 3M solutions + Representing 3M in key industry organizations **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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution + Three (3) years of experience in product (or technology) development in a private, public, government, or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: + Doctorate degree or higher in polymer chemistry, polymer engineering, or material science + Experience in resin formulation, especially with epoxies and urethanes + Experience with corrosion protection, specifically the use of barrier coatings with cathodic protection systems + Experience with coating application processes for both powder coatings and liquid coatings + Experience with developing material standards and specifications + Experience serving on industry committees + Ability to work with minimal supervision (self-motivated) and in teams + Ability to conform to shifting demands, timelines, and priorities + Willingness to travel (within the US mainly) **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 25% domestic and international travel** **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 Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $141,150 - $172,517, 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: Good Faith Posting Date Range 11/13/2025 To 12/13/2025 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. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to the world's problems at 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. 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