3M Electrical Markets Division (EMD) needs a product development specialist to commercialize new products that enable changes in how the world generates, moves, and uses electricity, making energy systems more reliable, efficient, and safe. The role will focus on Infrastructure Coatings and OEM Coatings product/technology platforms.
Requirements
- 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
- Doctorate degree or higher in polymer chemistry, polymer engineering, or material science
Responsibilities
- 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
Other
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- May include up to 25% domestic and international travel
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
- All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M.
- Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
