Research Specialist (tool Design)

3M

Woodbury, MN, US
Base: $141,150 - $172,517; bonus/equity: variable ...
Injection mold designs and tooling approaches
Mold design, rapid prototyping, and tooling fabrication
Polymer behavior, mold flow analysis, and dfm
Leading the research and development of innovative injection mold designs and tooling approaches that enable new product concepts, advanced materials, and emerging manufacturing methods

Job Summary

  • Leading the research and development of innovative injection mold designs and tooling approaches that enable new product concepts, advanced materials, and emerging manufacturing methods.
  • Implementing best practices and new technologies in mold design, rapid prototyping, and tooling fabrication to accelerate design validation, reduce development cycles, evaluate mold performance, part quality, and manufacturability during early product development phases.
  • 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.

Matching Summary

Leading the research and development of innovative injection mold designs and tooling approaches that enable new product concepts, advanced materials, and emerging manufacturing methods.

Salary

Base: $141,150 - $172,517; Bonus/Equity: variable incentive pay, if eligible; Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision, HSAs, FSAs, Disability, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, Retirement Benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Injection mold designs and tooling approaches
  • Mold design, rapid prototyping, and tooling fabrication
  • Polymer behavior, mold flow analysis, and DFM
  • Prototype-to-production transitions and tooling qualification

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative and technically curious innovator
  • Exploration of new materials, processes, and technologies

Key Requirements

  • Associates degree or higher
  • 15 year(s) molding/design for manufacturing (DFM) industry experience
  • Degree focused in plastics, tooling, or engineering
  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field
  • Proficiency in tool making, tool design, and machining
  • Experience in mechanical design for products
  • Proficient in applying mechanical design principles
  • Expertise in CAD part/product design
  • Experience in plastic molding simulation
  • Competence in Microsoft Office Tools

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter