Job Description: Senior Product Developer 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 As a Senior Product Developer – Vehicle Integrity in 3M’s Automotive Aftermarket Laboratory, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. The successful candidate will have a strong chemistry aptitude and passion for developing solutions that enable repair of vehicles. Here, you will make an impact by: + Leading the technical development of products used in the vehicle repair process such as adhesives and coatings. + Performs and guides approved self-initiated or assigned programs of major importance to the assigned organization leading to and/or supporting innovative applications and extensions of new and existing technologies, products and/or businesses. + Collaborating with cross functional teams to identify and deliver New Product Introduction (NPI) projects of significant value + Developing a strong understanding of customer needs by learning best practices, visiting body shops, and identifying opportunities for improvement + Driving successful product scale-up from laboratory to manufacturing and assisting with troubleshooting process and product quality issues + Inventing new formulations that meet challenging expectations of automotive manufacturers and repair professionals 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 of Science degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, material engineering, polymer science (completed and verified prior to start) + Three (3) years of experience formulating adhesives, coatings, or similar products in a private, public, government or military environment. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: + Master’s or PHD degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, material engineering, polymer science, or a related field + Expertise in epoxy, polyurethane, acrylate, and similar chemistries + Demonstrated ability to design experiments, statistically analyze test results, make data-driven decisions, and deliver project results + Polymer / adhesive characterization experience using DSC, DMA, and rheology techniques + Adhesive performance characterization such as universal tensile test equipment + Strong understanding of chemical processing methods and pilot scale batch mixing + Excellent communication, presentation, and demonstration skills + Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Work location: + Hybrid (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood, MN office at least 3 days per week) Travel: May include up to 10%domestic/international 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 $122,292 - $149,468, 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 06/24/2025 To 07/24/2025 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 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. 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. 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