Application Engineer

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

Job summary

3M seeks an Application Engineer/Technologist to join our Austin, TX team on-site four days a week. You will act as a technical representative, applying knowledge of product performance and standards to drive adoption and support customers.

You will deliver product training, support launches with product development and business teams, and lead technical discussions with stakeholders to ensure clear communication of requirements and solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of experience developing, supporting, or troubleshooting electromechanical systems in a private, public, government or military environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical representative for end users within the division, using your understanding of product performance, competitive offerings, and standards compliance to help drive product adoption.
• Providing product training to customers and delivering ongoing technical support through troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Supporting new product launches by partnering with product development and business teams to validate customer needs, assess standards compliance, conduct product performance testing, and create technical collateral.
• Leading customer technical discussions to understand stakeholder electrical requirements and clearly communicate product and application information through written materials, verbal presentations, and field training.
• Building and leveraging a global network of engineers and scientists, both internal and external, to influence and prioritize application development activities.

Skills

Python

C++

Matlab

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Application 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.

Job Description

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

Here, You Will Make An Impact By

• Serving as a technical representative for end users within the division, using your understanding of product performance, competitive offerings, and standards compliance to help drive product adoption.
• Providing product training to customers and delivering ongoing technical support through troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Supporting new product launches by partnering with product development and business teams to validate customer needs, assess standards compliance, conduct product performance testing, and create technical collateral.
• Leading customer technical discussions to understand stakeholder electrical requirements and clearly communicate product and application information through written materials, verbal presentations, and field training.
• Building and leveraging a global network of engineers and scientists, both internal and external, to influence and prioritize application development activities.

Your Skills And Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of experience developing, supporting, or troubleshooting electromechanical systems in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Strong understanding of control mechanisms, firmware, software, and communication protocols.
• Knowledge of medium voltage cable, splices, and terminations.
• Experience in engineering or project management in power distribution, transmission, or generation.
• Self-motivated with proven ability to apply innovative solutions to various problems.
• Experience with Matlab, Python, C++, or other programming languages.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).
• Demonstrated success working on cross-functional teams.

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 25% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance

Is not 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 11/09/2026 To 12/09/2026 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.