Application Engineer

About the role

As an Application Engineer, 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 participating in cross-functional teams to support development efforts in the flexographic and splicing tape materials platform, gathering critical customer feedback, and supporting the commercialization of key growth products.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and run product testing laboratory and equipment.
• Act as a liaison between 3M and 3rd party testing and certifications laboratories.
• Assist in determining the competitive landscape for the overall global market.
• Support the global business and sales teams and provide key training and awareness to the global application engineering team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of application engineering, laboratory technology, and technology development in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
• Current, valid Driver’s License.

Qualifications

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

• Master's degree in Printmaking, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of laboratory technology and technology development in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• The ability to build personal relationships both internally at 3M and externally with customers.
• Experience developing and substantiating product claims.
• Experience modifying and developing application test methods and communicating those results to a broader team.
• Experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies.

Work location & Travel

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. Travel may include up to 25% domestic/international. 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 to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Benefits

This position may be eligible for a range of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits

Additional information is available at 3M Benefits.