I3 - Application Development Specialist (Shape Memory Materials Technology Platform) Job Listing at 3M in Chicago, IL

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Title: I3 - Application Development Specialist (Shape Memory Materials Technology Platform)
Location: Illinois-ChicagoFor more than 100 years, 3M has been a company that delivers both sustainable growth and consistent results. Today is no exception. We are making great progress toward inventing a new future for 3M - a future of faster growth and increased competitiveness, while continuing to deliver superior results.

Job Summary:
The Application Development Specialistwill lead the advancement and application of new-to-the world 3M solutions/technology into focus markets that include consumer electronics and metal fabrication. Responsibilities for this role will include leading collaborations with key customers to identify and implement new applications and work closely with key supply chain partners to build robust processes to deliver a high quality product to the customer. In addition, this position will leadcustomer/designer engagements to understand key product requirements, understanding 3M materials and process technologies, and build supplier network to deliver leading edge technology to our customers.

Be part of an exciting new business opportunity at 3M, as we use our vast array of technology solutions to develop innovative, new-to-the world product solutions for our customers.

3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division (IATD), 3M's largest operating division, provides a multitude of innovative adhesive solutions to high growth market spaces. IATD continues to reinvigorate a 50 year old business into a stronger growth engine for 3M. We are focused on building innovative solutions, driving customer intimacy, and delivering solutions to solve customer's design challenges. We have an energized team and a global network to meet the needs of both multinational and local customers.

3M’s Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Division is seeking an Application Development Specialist located in Chicago, Illinois.

Roles and Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to the following:

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Be a key contributor on a new product introduction (NPI) team to deliver new-to-the world solutions to our key customers.
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Collaborate with laboratory, sales, marketing, manufacturing and quality functions to build a robust product solution that meets the key customer requirements.
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Work with our Key Customers in understanding their functional requirements then translating their input into 3M solutions.
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Initiate, identify, and implement new customer applications for 3M solutions.
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Develop a deep understanding of market requirements/specifications and build test method understanding to align the 3M solutions to the customer requirements.
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Work closely with high technology supply chain partners to build robust processes and methodologies to deliver a high quality product to the customer.
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Advance expertise of shape memory polymer molding and applications involving this unique material set.
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Build a foundational understanding of 3M materials – process – performance for the product portfolio.
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Build collaborative relationships both inside and outside 3M.
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Other duties as assigned.
Relocation: Relocation is authorized within country for this opportunity per 3M policies.

Location: The person hired for the position of Application Development Specialistwill be located in Chicago, Illinoisand thisposition may include up to 25% travel.
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree or higher in a Science or Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
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Minimum of three years of combined commercialization and/or application development experience.
Preferred Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or Material Science from an accredited university.
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Experience working with polymeric materials, adhesives and precision coating technologies.
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Experience working with polyurethanes.
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Experience in thermoforming and injection molding polymer forming processes.
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Experience in application developmentwithin the industrial and electronics market space.
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Innovative, resourceful, organized, and experienced self starter.
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Collaborative interpersonal style with experience in leading project teams.
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Excellent hand written and oral communication skills with analytical problem solving ability.
About 3M

3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division (IATD), 3M's largest operating division, provides a multitude of innovative adhesive solutions to high growth market spaces. IATD continues to reinvigorate a 50 year old business into a stronger growth engine for 3M. We are focused on building innovative solutions, driving customer intimacy, and delivering solutions to solve customer's design challenges. We have an energized team and a global network to meet the needs of both multinational and local customers.

3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $27 billion in sales, 3M employs about 80,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries. For more information, visitwww.3M.com/careers or follow @3MNews on Twitter.