Application Engineer

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About the role

As an Applications Engineer/Technologist, you will lead customer technical interactions to discover stakeholders’ electrical requirements, timing, and delivery needs. You will communicate technical aspects of custom kits and applications in writing, verbally, and through field training, and implement solutions based on customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate one-line drawings and cable schedules to identify appropriate medium voltage solutions for each application and ensure compliance with industry requirements.
• Develop Bills of Materials for each custom kit.
• Work with manufacturing, customer service, and sales teams to coordinate the creation and supply of customer solutions.
• Collaborate with supporting roles to execute and manage project plans in alignment with customer expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• Two (2) years of combined experience working as a Field Engineer, Design Engineer, Estimator, Project Manager, and/or Superintendent on large capital projects.
• Knowledge of medium voltage cable, splices, and terminations.
• Familiarity with integrated systems, including hardware, firmware, software, and communications protocols.
• Understanding of medium voltage project equipment such as switchgear, transformers, and motors, and how they are connected in the field.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, CAD, and other file types used in construction drawings.
• Demonstrated success working on cross-functional teams.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical specifications, drawings, equipment documentation, and product databases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Schedule

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Business Center in Austin, TX.

Travel may include up to 10% domestic.

Relocation assistance may be authorized.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. The specific compensation offered may vary based on factors such as relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Paid absences (e.g., vacation, holidays).
• Retirement benefits.

Additional information is available at 3M Benefits Overview.