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Where you can work from
United States only
Based on the listing's location: Remote - California.
The company's headquarters is not the same as where you may work from. Visa sponsorship only matters if you would relocate; see below.
Visa sponsorship, if you would relocate
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship unlikely
Something in the evidence works against sponsorship. Read the reasons before you invest time.
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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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What 3M Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Senior Research Engineer” (Electrical Engineers) in MN: $117k–$117k, median $117k.
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Existing work authorization requiredFrom the posting’s own wording.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- 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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-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 roles
- 1 certified filing for “Senior Research Engineer” (Electrical Engineers) in MN: $117k–$117k, median $117k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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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About the role
Job Description:
Electrical Markets Division Construction & Industrial End-User Sales Professional – Southern California
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 an EMD C&I End-User Sales Professional, 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:
• Driving profitable sales for the C&I business in the assigned territory.
• Developing, implementing, and executing effective territory business plans.
• Prioritizing your end customers, markets, and distributors to drive effective territory management.
• Implementing promotions, and directives as set by division management. Collaborating across other C&I territories and within other 3M EMD Divisions to meet customer needs.
Company Vehicle
This position requires driving a company vehicle, which will require pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history for candidates who are offered and hired for this position
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) AND three (3) years direct sales and/or electrical construction/industrial experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
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• Associate's degree (completed and verified prior to start) and five (5) years of electrical industry sales experience in a private, public, government or military environment
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• Current, valid driver’s license.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
• Sales experience in the Electric C&I Market.
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Aptitude to understand and train customers on multiple product lines and applications..
• Field/Channel sales experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to all levels.
• Ability to qualify and prioritize sales opportunities within assigned territory.
• Experience working in a matrix environment or large complex organization.
• Strong computer skills, Database management: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Salesforce.com.
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills.
• Strong team player, ability to work effectively with peers.
Work location:
• Remote: Based on assigned Territory: Southern California
Travel: May include up to 50% domestic
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.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $113,752 - $139,031, which includes base pay plus variable incentive p
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