Full-Time

Product Development Specialist Cable Accessories

3M

3M

10,001+ employees

Diversified technology manufacturer of adhesives, PPE.

Compensation Overview

$141.2k - $172.5k/yr

+ Variable incentive pay

No H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA

In Person

Relocation may be authorized; on-site 4 days/week in Austin, TX.

Category
Hardware Engineering (2)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
  • Three (3) years of product development, engineering or technical service in a private, public, government or military environment
Responsibilities
  • Assuming technical leadership on New Product Introduction and New Technology Introduction initiatives
  • Developing and designing cable accessories for Medium Voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) applications
  • Designing and launching new products from prototype development over feasibility demonstration to commercial scale-up
  • Interfacing with cross-functional team members (marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, technical service, quality, regulatory, etc) to ensure successful program delivery
  • Generating intellectual property positions, including invention submissions, patents and 3M trade secrets. Leading technical interactions with corporate, group and division labs to identify new technologies, processes and materials to be applied to the Energy Markets
  • Developing and commercializing products to efficiently, reliably and sustainably deliver energy to customers around the world
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
  • Experience with MV and/or HV cable and/or cable accessories product development in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Knowledge of high or medium voltage electrical systems, insulation materials, and manufacturing processes
  • Experience with industry standards and regulations (IEC, IEEE, CENELEC,…)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention and customer first mindset
  • Interest in practical work, prototyping, simulating, testing, and validation of designs
  • Eagerness to learn and willingness to start on new topics

3M is a diversified technology and manufacturing company that offers products across sectors such as adhesives, tapes, abrasives, personal protective equipment, healthcare, automotive, home improvement, and films. Its products rely on materials science and engineering to solve tasks, from bonding surfaces and finishing surfaces to protecting people and enabling diagnostics. It differentiates itself through a large patent portfolio, a broad applied-science focus across many industries, and scale, plus ongoing sustainability efforts. Its goal is to deliver reliable solutions that tackle real-world problems while driving environmental and social responsibility and creating value across its markets.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Founded

1902

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 3M launched 84 new products in Q1 2026, up 35% year-over-year.
  • 3M acquires Madison Fire & Rescue via Bain Capital joint venture.
  • 3M's Q1 2026 adjusted EPS hit $2.14, beating estimates by 7.9%.

What critics are saying

  • PFAS litigation forces $12.5 billion settlements, eroding cash flows.
  • Tariffs cut 3M profits by $40-70 million in 2026.
  • Consumer segment declines 1.2% YoY for five quarters straight.

What makes 3M unique

  • 3M holds 23.4% U.S. market share in Abrasive Product Manufacturing.
  • 3M surpasses 100,000 patents since 2014 with 3,000 annually.
  • 3M's Finesse-it Robotic Paint Repair System automates vehicle manufacturing.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Relocation Assistance

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