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Product Development Specialist
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Minnesota, Maplewood
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- 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).
- 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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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: Specialist Product Development* 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: • Contributing and coordinating complex technical projects developing new optical mechanical solutions • Leading mechanical modeling efforts to develop fundamental understanding of adhesive and thin film mechanics in optical system product development • Engaging with Key Customers to understand technical challenges, identify techniques to develop first principle theoretical models to enhance understanding, and clearly communicating research results • Coordinating test method development and laboratory experiments team to validate materials performance in system models • Providing technical guidance to materials developers on critical materials performance characteristics and how they impact system performance • Generating intellectual property positions, including invention submissions, patents, and 3M trade secrets 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 • Five (5) years of experience in mechanical modeling and applied mechanics in a private, public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Master's degree or higher in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Material Science • Demonstrated experience successfully developing and analyzing mechanical models using a range of technologies and techniques • Experience leading and collaborating with cross functional teams • Experience working with adhesive and/or soft materials modeling exploring interfacial failures and fracture mechanics • Experience working with mechanical stresses and how they influence optical system performance • Experience providing material targets to provide optimal performance in a mechanical model • Excellent aptitude in mechanical fundamentals • Self-starter with strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills (oral, written and presentation) • Results driven and self-motivated, with a growth mindset • Excellent multi-tasking, team building and organizational skills Work location: • This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the office at 3M Center, located in Maplewood, MN. Travel: May include up to 15 % domestic/international Relocation Assistance: May be authorized 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. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensatio