Product Development Specialist

About the role

As a Product Development Specialist at 3M, you will work with innovative teams worldwide to lead new product and technology introductions for the electrical energy market. The role blends technical leadership, simulation, and CAD modeling to bring reliable, sustainable energy solutions to customers.

Key responsibilities

• Assume technical leadership on New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) initiatives.
• Develop and run simulations for Medium Voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) product designs.
• Create CAD models and guide design efforts across a broad range of electrical applications.
• Support product introductions from prototype development through feasibility, validation, and refinement.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams (marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, quality, regulatory, etc.) to ensure successful program delivery.
• Generate intellectual property positions, including invention disclosures, patents, and trade secrets.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or science from an accredited institution.
• At least three years of product development, engineering, or technical service experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Three years of practical experience with CAD drawings and software.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a customer‑first mindset.

Required skills

• Proficiency with CAD software (industry‑standard suites).
• Mechanical, electrical, and thermal modeling expertise.
• Multi‑physics modeling experience.
• Simulation of medium‑ and high‑voltage designs.