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Product Engineering Specialist
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Minnesota, Maplewood
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship unlikely
Something in the evidence works against sponsorship — see below before you invest time.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What 3M Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Senior Product Developer” (Chemical Engineers) in MN: $127k–$127k, median $127k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Existing work authorization requiredFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — 3M Company
The US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description: Product Engineering Specialist Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to 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 be confident that its leaders will support and guide you. With a variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate and grow with other curious, creative 3Mers. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Product Engineering 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: • Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality & regulatory to lead management of change projects (CMPs) such as raw material and manufacturing qualifications to support and grow the business. • Verify and document product specifications, test methods and control plans for new and existing products. • Conduct product claims testing and document test results via claim substantiation process in PLM. • Determine root cause of product quality issues and implement corrective actions. • Interact closely with key internal and external manufacturers and suppliers to deliver high-quality retail products. • Provide technical input to Business team and technical reports on key activities. 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 or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution • Three (3) years of experience in a private, public, healthcare, academic, government or military environment in one or more of the following areas: new product introduction, project engineering, product engineering, product development, and/or research laboratory. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science based curriculum • Six (6) years of experience in a private, public, healthcare, academic, government or military environment in one or more of the following areas: new product introduction, project engineering, product engineering, product development, and/or research laboratory supporting medical devices or chemistry-based product lines. • Experience with regulated products (e.g., FDA), healthcare-related products, and/or other medical devices • Strong communication, organizational, project management and problem-solving skills. • Skills include: Product and process understanding (e.g., coating & slitting), scale-up/manufacturing experience, and using appropriate tools (e.g., Minitab, statistics) Work location: • Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week in Maplewood, MN Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international Relocation Assistance: 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. 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 $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus varia