💡 Opportunity Summary

  • Liner Product Development SpecialistCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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.
  • The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs a Liner Product Development Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.

Job title

Liner Product Development Specialist

Company

3M

Job Description:

Liner Product Development SpecialistCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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 RoleAs a Liner Product Development Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
  • Supporting and executing a series of high priority product improvement projects to deliver our brand promise of innovation and strong reliability to our Commercial Branding & Transportation film customers. This role will focus on developing and maintaining our portfolio of casting and release liners for our film products.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams including product development, manufacturing, quality, and corporate research teams to drive robust qualification of new products, manage changes in current products, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Executing competitive testing, test method validation, failure analysis, predictive failure/analysis, product durability, design reviews, product field claims and investigations, and other duties as necessary.
  • Supporting and overseeing change management as it relates to product design changes driven by product/quality improvement, supply changes, regulatory requirements, and cost reduction.
  • Drive continuous improvement mindset by using a multitude of project management and analysis methodologies

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’s degree in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
  • Five (5) years of casting/release liner development experience in one or more of the following areas: New Product Development, New Technology Development, Product Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, Product Commercialization, Applied Research, and/or Research in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
  • Specialized Expertise: Expertise in liner development including base papers, release additives, and polymer compositions. Experience in optimization of casting liners to achieve targeted product finish and release liner optimization for targeted adhesives.
  • Technical Skills: Experience in web handling, coating, embossing, polymer processing (film/co-extrusion), radiation (UV) curing, weathering, optics, adhesives, mechanical testing, microscopy, and/or films.
  • Advanced Education: Possess expertise equivalent to that which would be obtained in a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science/Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Macromolecular Science, or a related discipline.
  • Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members.
  • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and support product/technology development teams to deliver results.
  • Organizational Skills: Well-organized with strong problem-solving skills and a team-building mentality; results-driven.
  • Flexibility: Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to office at least 3 days per week)Travel: May include up to 15% domestic & international travelRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust 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 assistant on 3M.com/careers.Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $141,150 – $172,517, 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 05/01/2025 To 05/31/2025 Or until filledAll 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 : 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.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.

Expected salary

$141150 – 172517 per year

Location

Maplewood, MN

Job date

Fri, 02 May 2025 22:44:26 GMT

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