Overview
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This role provides opportunities to contribute to energy markets, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive improvements in products and processes.
Responsibilities
- Supporting and contributing as a technical lead for products, processes, and sustaining activities with expertise in Energy Markets (cable accessories for medium and high voltage applications).
- Exploration and sustaining of technologies, processes, and approaches supporting accelerated business growth, quality, and sustainability.
- Interfacing with cross-functional team members (marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, technical service, quality, regulatory, etc.) to ensure successful program delivery.
- Leading technical interactions with cross-functional teams including corporate labs, division labs, manufacturing plants, and other groups to support technologies, processes, and materials focusing on Energy Markets.
- Travel occasionally to manufacturing facilities to develop, validate process, improve product / process performance, and validate material specification.
- Contributing to change management as it relates to product / process changes driven by product modification, life cycle management, product / quality improvement, supply changes, regulatory requirements, and cost reduction.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex problems and to apply / implement new or modified products / processes.
- Multitasking and prioritizing various projects, as needed.
- May review intellectual property positions at the business level, including proprietary advances, ROI's, patents, trade secrets.
- Role focused on Energy Markets with a requirement to become familiar with various portfolios in the division.
- Interfacing with suppliers and service providers on production and product changes.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Science discipline such as Mechanical, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Electrical / Power Engineering or Physics (completed and verified prior to start).Three (3) years of experience with manufacturing technologies like extrusion and molding in a private, public, government or military environment.Preferred qualifications
Master's degree or higher in engineering or physical science. Experience with adhesives and tape backings. This includes knowledge and experience in the following : performance, testing, manufacturing processes, and performance simulation tools.Experience in developing and testing medium voltage cable accessories.Experience with electrical and mechanical testing of medium voltage components and materials.Experience with EPDM and silicone formulation and processing technologies.Experience with 3M manufacturing operations. Experience with developing material standards and specifications – membership or activity with standards-setting organizations like ASTM and Underwriters Laboratory.Familiar with PLM system for : RM substitutions (and the 3M change management process), NPI process, SKU creation, BOM creation, PFMEA, DFMEA, HOQ, test method development.Knowledge of statistics and experience with : MSAs, capability studies, data analysis (e.g., in Minitab or Excel), root cause analysis, Six Sigma.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).Protect 3M Intellectual Property through the understanding and appropriate use of competitive technology awareness, government regulation awareness, supplier / consultant agreements, records of invention, patents, technical notebooks, and technical reports.Work location and travel
Work location : on-site at least 4 days per week in Austin, TX or Maplewood MN. Travel : up to 10% (domestic / international). Relocation assistance may be authorized.
Legal / Compliance
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B).
Compensation and benefits
Applicable to US applicants. The compensation range and benefits information is provided; the specific offer may vary by location and experience. See 3M careers benefits page for details. Good Faith Posting Date Range 08 / 29 / 2025 to 09 / 28 / 2025 or until filled. 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on protected characteristics. See Terms of Use and Privacy Statement.
Equal Opportunity
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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