Application Engineer

3M; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Austin, TX is seeking an Applications Engineer/Technologist to lead customer technical interactions, evaluate medium voltage solutions, and develop Bills of Materials for custom kits.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or higher and experience on large capital projects, with strong CAD/MS Office skills and the ability to read electrical drawings and specifications. On-site four days a week with travel up to 10% domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Two (2) years of combined experience working as a Field Engineer, Design Engineer, Estimator, Project Manager and/or Superintendent with experience on large capital projects
• Knowledge of medium voltage cable, splices, and terminations
• Familiarity with integrated systems including hardware/firmware/software/communications protocols
• Understanding of equipment on medium voltage projects including switchgear, transformers, and motors; connections in field
• Reading and interpreting electrical specifications and drawings; familiarity with product databases for cable schedules

Responsibilities

• Lead customer technical interactions to discover stakeholders’ electrical requirements, timing, and delivery needs.
• Evaluate one-line drawings and cable schedules to identify suitable medium voltage solutions.
• Develop Bills of Materials for each custom kit and coordinate with manufacturing, customer service, and sales.
• Collaborate with supporting roles to execute and manage project plans with customer expectations.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

CAD familiarity

MS Office

Electrical drawings

Verbal and written communication

Reading electrical specifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Electrical Engineering / physical sciences related discipline

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Applications Engineer/Technologist

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 wide variety of 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 A(n) Application Engineer/Technologist You Will Have The Opportunity To Tap Into Your Curiosity And Collaborate With Some Of The Most Innovative People Around The World. Here, You Will Make An Impact By

• Leading customer technical interactions to discover stakeholders’ electrical requirements, timing, and delivery needs. Communicating technical aspects of custom kits and applications in writing, verbally, and field training.
• Implementing solutions based on customer needs. Including evaluating one-line drawings and cable schedules to identify appropriate medium voltage solutions for each application and meeting industry requirements.
• Developing Bills of Materials for each custom kit. Working with relevant teams to provide all required materials and documentation. These teams include manufacturing, customer service, and sales to coordinate the creation and supply of customer solutions.
• Collaborate with all supporting roles to execute and manage project plans in concert with customer expectations.

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)

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physical Sciences, or 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 with experience working on large capital projects
• Knowledge of medium voltage cable, splices, and terminations
• Familiarity with integrated systems which may include hardware/firmware/software/communications protocols
• Understanding of the different types of equipment typically encountered on medium voltage projects including switchgear, transformers, and motors; and the variety of ways in which these equipment types are connected in the field.
• Computer skills including MS Office tools, familiarity with CAD, and other file types used in construction drawings.
• Demonstrated success working on cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in reading and/or interpreting electrical specifications, electrical drawings, equipment drawings and other pertinent project documentation, including the product database from which cable schedules, etc., are derived
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Work location

• 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

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.

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.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 08/20/2026 To 09/19/2026 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M 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.