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Technical Supervisor

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

We are seeking a motivated **Technical Supervisor** to lead our global product development & engineering support activities for the ACCR high-temperature low-sag conductor portfolio. Through this, you will ensure that transmission grids worldwide deliver efficient and reliable power amidst evolving demand and supply conditions. Your responsibilities will include:

+ Lead and manage a field engineering and product development team based at our St Paul headquarters, supporting global customer projects.

+ Engage with customers to understand their needs and effectively represent 3M's values and solutions.

+ Collaborate end-to-end with cross-functional teams to prepare, submit, and execute high-impact customer projects.

+ Coordinate with 3M manufacturing and external suppliers to ensure testing, qualification, and readiness for project deployment.

+ Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across programs.

+ Translate market needs and technology developments into project roadmaps and platform strategies.

+ Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical education/trainings within the organization.

+ Connect with business and technical leaders across 3M’s solutions stack, from low to high voltage electrical network solutions.

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 a Technical, Engineering, Materials Science or a science field (completed and verified prior to start)

+ Five (5) years of Technical or Engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

+ Four (4) years of people leadership & management experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

+ Advanced degree such as a Master's or PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

+ Knowledge of power networks, distribution grids, cable, and/or accessory technology is advantageous.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

+ Experience with metals, composites, or ceramic materials in Material Science or related fields.

+ Experience in customer project management with a customer-first mindset.

+ Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, IEEE, ANSI).

+ Experience in regulated product categories, product risk assessments, and product reliability

+ Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams.

+ Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly and adapt to new technical spaces.

Work location:

+ **Maplewood, MN**

+ **This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four (4) days a week in the office at 3M Center, located 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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/23/2025 To 10/23/2025 Or until filled

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Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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