Application Engineer

Application Engineer 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 varietyof 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 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. Oversees and runs product testing laboratory and equipment. Acts as a liaison between 3M and 3rd party testing and certifications laboratories. Assists in determining the competitive landscape for the overall global market. Supports the global business and sales teams and provides key training and awareness to the global application engineering team members. 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) from an accredited institution Two (2) years of application engineering, laboratory technology and technology development in a private, public, government or military environment 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 Current, valid Driver’s License. Work location: 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 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.  Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. 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. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).