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Director, Technology Enablement

Director, Technology Enablement

3MColumbia, SC, US
20 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director, Technology Enablement

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

As a Director, Technology Enablement at 3M, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by :

  • Contributing to the development of next-gen copper and optical interconnect and / or performance materials, positioning 3M as an industry innovator.
  • Defining system-level requirements across electrical, thermal, and mechanical domains, translating them into robust reference designs. Contribute to the development of next-gen copper and optical interconnect standards and / or performance materials, positioning 3M as an industry innovator.
  • Bridge the gap between customer needs and 3M's technology roadmap, delivering future-proof, scalable, and high-performance solutions.
  • Driving 3M's technology vision and strategy, ensuring our solutions support evolving standards like PCIe, UEC, UALink, NVLink, CXL, Ethernet, InfiniBand, and next-gen AI workloads. Represent 3M at industry forums, conferences, and standards organizations, reinforcing our role as a leader in high-speed interconnect technology.
  • Acting as a key technical interface for hyperscalers, OEMs, and system architects to gain insights into next-generation compute, AI, storage, and networking challenges.

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 (completed and verified prior to start)
  • Fifteen (15) years of Business Development, Product Development Engineering, or Product Management experience in a private, public, government or military environment, as it relates to interconnect, performance materials, power / data transmission technologies
  • Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include :

  • Expertise in optics, high-speed copper, power delivery, signal integrity, or thermal management.
  • Familiarity with industry standards like PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, and InfiniBand.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proficiency in design tools (e.g., simulation, modeling, CAD, or signal integrity analysis).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex multi-domain issues.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to take the initiative to accomplish tasks with limited directions.
  • Work location :

  • On-site (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood, MN or Austin, TX at least 4 days per week)
  • Travel : May include up to 20% 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.

    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.

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