Packaging Protection Applications Engineer – Mexico

3M; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Mexico City is seeking a Packaging Protection Solutions Application Engineer to collaborate with sales teams, support packaging applications, and lead product trials across Mexico, with frequent travel. You will conduct lab testing, validate product performance, and work with cross-functional teams to introduce new products and grow business.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 5 years experience, English proficiency, and a valid driver's license, with on-site work four days a week at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering (completed and verified prior to start).
• Five (5) years of application engineering and customer-facing technology development in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Intermediate/Advanced English level.
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering or Material Science from an accredited institution.
• Experience with tapes and/or adhesives.
• Experience with equipment/machines.
• Current, valid Driver’s License.
• The ability to build personal relationships both internally at 3M and externally with customers.

Responsibilities

• Partnering closely with Sales teams to provide technical application support, strengthen customer relationships, help win new business, and defend at-risk business.
• Supporting packaging applications involving box sealing tapes, case sealing equipment, and related end-of-line packaging processes.
• Leading product trials, troubleshooting application challenges, and recommending solutions at customer sites across Mexico, with frequent travel required.
• Conducting laboratory testing and product validation to evaluate performance, equipment compatibility, and customer-specific application requirements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions, gather customer feedback, and contribute to commercialization and growth initiatives.

Skills

Application engineering

Customer-facing tech

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in mechanical/chemical/material science

Tools

Tapes/adhesives experience

Equipment/machines experience

Job description

3M in Mexico City is seeking a Packaging Protection Solutions Application Engineer to collaborate with sales teams, support packaging applications, and lead product trials across Mexico, with frequent travel. You will conduct lab testing, validate product performance, and work with cross-functional teams to introduce new products and grow business.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 5 years experience, English proficiency, and a valid driver's license, with on-site work four days a week at