3M is looking to solve the problem of designing and commercializing hardgoods products and systems for Reusable and Powered Air Purifying Respirators
Requirements
- Design respiratory electro-mechanical components using the latest CAD tools, Creo, NX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar
- Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to engineering challenges
- Use computer simulation tools to test and optimize designs
- Know the material properties and design guidelines of various mechanical components
- Follow Design for Manufacturability and Assembly principles
- Understand and protect intellectual property
- Troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical hardgoods systems
Responsibilities
- Be part of a team to design and commercialize hardgoods products and systems for the Reusable and Powered Air Purifying Respirators
- Design concepts of mechanical components meeting product performance, reliability and robustness requirements, manufacturing processes and safety guidelines of personal protective equipment
- Design mechanical components applying knowledge of materials and manufacturing to administrate how a part should be made, such as CNC machining, injection molding, overmolding, thermal forming, die cutting, etc
- Maintain products for continuous improvement which might include altering parts or materials
- Perform robustness analysis of prototype designs and incorporate results to develop the final product and manufacturing process
- Initiate and maintain bills of materials and release mechanical drawings to support prototype and pilot builds
- Perform mechanical verification tests per specifications and write test reports
Other
- A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field of Engineering (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
- Three or more years of experience in Mechanical Engineering or Product design
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)
- May include up to 15% domestic/international travel
- 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 Maplewood, MN
