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Product Development Specialist
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Texas, Austin
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 roles2 certified filings for “Software Development Engineer” (Software Developers) in MN: $142k–$226k, median $184k. 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).
- 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 Development Specialist 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 a 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: • Assuming technical leadership on NPI (New Product Introduction) and NTI (New Technology Introduction) initiatives • Developing and running simulations for Medium Voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) product designs. • Creating and CAD models and guiding design efforts across a broad range of applications and product portfolios in the electrical industry. • Supporting new products introductions in all stages of development from prototype development over feasibility demonstration to model validation and refinement. • 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 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 in engineering or science (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 • Three (3) years of practical experience with CAD drawings and software Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution • Experience with mechanical, electrical and thermal modelling. • Experience with multi-physics modeling. • Hands-on experience with industry standard CAD and modelling software suites. • 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 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 Austin, TX. Travel: May include up to 15% domestic or 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. 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 3