Adhesive Product Development Specialist - US, Minnesota, Maplewood
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Job Description:
Job Description
Adhesive Product Development Specialist - Automotive Aftermarket
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing 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 Role
As the Adhesive Product Development Specialist in 3M's Automotive Aftermarket Laboratory, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. The successful candidate will have a strong chemistry aptitude and passion for developing solutions that enable repair of vehicles.
Here, you will make an impact by:
- Inventing new formulations that meet challenging expectations of automotive manufacturers and repair professional
- Identifying and leading strategic programs of major importance to the division leading to innovative applications and extensions of new and existing technologies, products and/or businesses
- Leading scouting and technical development of adhesive products used in the vehicle repair process
- Collaborating with and/or leading cross functional teams to identify and deliver New Product Introduction (NPI) projects of significant value
- Developing a strong understanding of customer needs by learning best practices, visiting body shops, and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Driving successful product scale-up from laboratory to manufacturing and assisting with troubleshooting process and product quality issues
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Master of Science degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, material engineering, polymer science, or a related field (completed and verified prior to start).
- Three (3) years of experience formulating adhesives, coatings, or similar products in a private, public, government or military environment.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- PhD degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, material engineering, polymer science, or a related field
- History of successful product commercialization and/or technology introduction
- Expertise in epoxy, polyurethane, acrylate, and similar chemistries.
- Demonstrated ability to design experiments, statistically analyze test results, make data-driven decisions, and deliver project results.
- Polymer / adhesive characterization experience using DSC, DMA, and rheology techniques
- Adhesive performance characterization such as universal tensile test equipment
- Strong understanding of chemical processing methods and pilot scale batch mixing.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and demonstration skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Work location:
- 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.
- Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
- Relocation: May be authorized
Must 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.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $122,292 - $149,468, 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: Good Faith Posting Date Range 02/10/2026 To 03/12/2026 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 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.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.Pay & Benefits Overview: 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.
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