Automotive Application Engineer Structural Adhesives

About the role

The Automotive Application Engineer Structural Adhesives position at 3M offers an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government, or military experience to a 3M career. You will lead application development, collaborate with the product development team, and support customers in various capacities.

Responsibilities

• Lead application development including ideation, documentation, feasibility analysis, and validation
• Collaborate with the product development team to design the next generation of structural adhesives for the Automotive industry
• Guide multiple teams to ensure the success of application implementation, including marketing, external industry partners, and customers
• Provide application support and training to customers, including in-person visits and e-media development
• Gain a complete understanding of the application effectiveness by leading field trials and internal testing along with analyzing and presenting findings
• Stay ahead of pending changes to industry standards, regulations, and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years of experience providing technical support to customers in technical sales and/or application engineering role in a private, public, government or military environment
• Current, valid Driver’s License
• Master's degree in Engineering or Chemistry from an accredited institution (preferred)
• Five (5) years of experience providing technical support to customers in technical sales and/or application engineering role in a private, public, government or military environment (preferred)

Qualifications

• Strong people skills and ability to influence, collaborate, and work with cross-functional teams
• Ability and willingness to effectively document technical work and present results
• Strong problem solving / troubleshooting skills and willingness to perform hands-on testing
• Experience in the use of adhesive joining techniques for battery pack and BIW assembly
• Background in adhesive dispensing technologies and associated validation testing

Benefits

3M offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences, and retirement benefits. More details are available on the company's benefits page.

Pay & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. Specific compensation offered may vary based on factors such as relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and experience. For more information, please refer to the Pay & Benefits Overview page.

Company Vehicle

This position requires driving a company vehicle, which will require pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history for candidates who are offered and hired for this position.

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 or Livonia, MI. Travel may include up to 50% domestic/international.

Relocation

Relocation may be authorized for this position.

Legal Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Equal Opportunity Employer

3M is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.