3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.Job Description:Internship - 2025 Product Development Engineering Intern3M is seeking a Product Development Intern for its R&D Lab team, located in Brockville, ON. Intern is intended to start in January 2025.*Successful security clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration program is a mandatory pre-requirement for this position at this location. Please note the following are some (but not all) of the listed requirements for Controlled Goods Clearance:Must be a Canadian citizen normally residing in Canada, or must be a Permanent Resident normally residing in CanadaMust have valid and current identification (i.e.: driver’s license, passport, birth certificate)Must be able to provide a residential address and employment history of the past 5 yearsIf applicable, living outside of Canada during the past five years will require an international criminal name checkThe successful candidate will support and collaborate with a variety of project teams throughout the term, making an impact by assembling respirator cartridge prototypes, testing these prototypes and analyzing the resultant data. This is a 8, 12 or 16-month internship, ideal for a student in mechanical or manufacturing engineering. This position requires the successful candidate to be onsite, full time.The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs a Product Development Engineering Intern, 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:Working with colleagues to execute experiments to improve the performance of respiratory protecting filters and cartridgesPreparing raw materials and sub-components for prototypesAssembling respirator cartridge prototypesAnalyzing properties of respirator cartridge prototypes via various standard test methods and propose the next round of experimentsSupporting scale-up experiments in a manufacturing environmentDocumenting experimental findingsPresenting progress updates at team meetingsRecommending process and prototype design improvementsYour skills and expertise To set you up for success in this role from Day 1, 3M requires (at minimum) the following qualifications:Enrollment in Engineering undergraduate degree program and formalized post-secondary internship programAbility to successfully pass Controlled Goods screening (MUST be at minimum Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident ordinarily residing in Canada)Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Self-starter with the ability to flex with changing team prioritiesExperience with data management, maintaining records, etc.Intermediate experience with MS OfficeExcellent interpersonal and communication skills are required as this role will involve collaboration with a diverse group of global colleagues.The successful candidate must be capable of working closely with both laboratory and manufacturing colleagues to ensure successful commercialization of developed products and implementation of required changes.Previous experience in an R&D environment using Scrum/Agile techniques is an assetExperience using Minitab for data analysisExperience and interest in CAD would enable opportunity for additional training and development using SolidworksLocation: Brockville, ON (onsite)Start: Jan. 2025Length: 8, 12 or 16 month3M Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.We work to reflect the diversity of our global customers, suppliers and channel partners, and build on each individual employee’s abilities.At 3M, we know that inclusion is the key to unlocking the power of our diversity. An inclusive culture is one that supports and appreciates differences and provides fair and equal opportunities for everyone. It’s a place where people realize they are respected for their whole and unique selves, and that they belong. Inclusion leads to engagement, which in turn fosters the collaboration, creativity and innovation that drive long-term growth–for 3M as well as for our people and our teams.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.3M Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. 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