Application Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities up to 25%

Job summary

3M is seeking an Application Engineer in Austin, TX to join a global team of scientists and engineers. You will collaborate with customers and internal partners to translate technical requirements into robust product applications, support product launches, and provide field expertise.

The role requires a STEM degree, strong communication, and experience in customer-facing settings. You will travel up to 25% and may have relocation assistance. On-site work four days a week at the Austin facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and presentations).
• Experience in customer-facing roles or lab environments.
• Working knowledge of applicable UL/ASTM or other standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interact with multi-faceted functions of our global organization; act as the technical representative to drive product adoption.
• Build and leverage a global network of engineers and scientists to influence development activities.
• Support new product launches with validation, standards compliance, and creation of technical collateral.
• Lead customer technical interactions to discover stakeholders’ electrical requirements and train users.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related discipline

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

Job description

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 wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

Job Description

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 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 An Application Engineer 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

• Interacting with multi-faceted functions of our global organization. You will act as the technical representative for our end users within our division, leveraging your understanding of our product performance, the competitive landscape, and standards compliance to drive product adoption.
• Builds and leverages a global network of engineers and scientists, both internal and external, to influence and prioritize application development activities.
• Support new product launches partnering with product development and business teams to validate customer needs, standards compliance, product performance testing, and creation of technical collateral.
• Leading customer technical interactions to discover stakeholders’ electrical requirements. Communicating technical aspects of products and applications in writing, verbally, and field training.

Your Skills And Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related discipline from an accredited university
• Experience with OEM (Transformer, E-Motors), Auto E (Battery, E-Motors), and/or Tapes and Electrical supplies in a private, public, government or military environment
• Experience as an Application Engineer operating in a Customer Facing role or in a lab environment
• Working knowledge of applicable UL, ASTM and other similar agency standards
• Self-motivated with proven ability to apply innovative solutions to various problems
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation)
• Demonstrated success working on cross-functional teams

Work location:

• This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the office at 3M Center, located in Austin, TX.

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.

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 09/15/2026 To 10/15/2026 Or until filled

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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/

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