MV Applications Engineer – Field Solutions

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

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.