high expectations, good experience & compensation - Product Development Engineer 3M Employee Review

5.0
Jun 29, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Learn from industry experts. Feel a sense of accomplishment from some projects that make a big impact in the world. Access to top notch equipment and software. Networking and learning from other departments is encouraged and scheduled. Co-workers are courteous to each other during 95% of the disagreements, which is way more than other companies. Excellent pay and benefits.

Cons

Sometimes there are unrealistic expectations for financial performance and project schedules. That can lead to difficult conversations to explain what is realistic, project flops, or rush-job mistakes. When we're short-handed, we have engineers with 25 years of experience doing entry-level technician work. It's not efficient.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great products and brand recognition. There are a lot of smart people that love to transfer knowledge. If you want to learn, 3M is a great place for you.

Cons

The culture has changed with the new CEO. The company became more aggressive towards driving revenue versus making innovative products. Also, many people have been upset with the end of remote work.

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