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3M Mechanical Designer 
United States, Texas, Austin 
310310709

17.12.2024

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

The person hired for the position of
Mechanical Designerwill create designs for leading-edge cable and connector assemblies. Daily activities will include 2D and 3D CAD Layout of cable, connectors, and assembly design. Additional activities include drawing maintenance (ECR/ECOs), project documentation, as well as conducting design reviews. Multiple opportunities for growth outside these responsibilities such as product development and project leadership.

As aMechanical Designer you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

  • Develop 2D and 3D designs for cable, connectors, and assemblies used in electronic systems and devices.
  • Maintain drawing documentation in a controlled system.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

  • Three (3) years of mechanical design experience using NX CAD software in both 2D and 3D environments in a private, public, government or military environment.
  • High School diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)

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

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum five (5) years of mechanical design experience in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Experience with production techniques utilized for the manufacture of connectors, contacts, cable, and assemblies.
  • Experience with Autocad, and/or PCB designs and design tools is useful.
  • Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software tool
  • Experience with high speed interfaces, such as QSFP, OSFP, Slimline, PCIe, or Gen Z used in custom HS internal and external cable assemblies
  • Ability to interface with suppliers and customers, support existing products, and develop new products
  • Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate as a key member of a global team, team leadership, ability to communicate clearly and concisely, with early morning to late evening availability for global conference calls
  • Self-starter, highly organized, able to multitask and work independently. Coupled with strong analytical ability, attention to detail will be instrumental to success.

Work location:

  • Austin, TX

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.


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