Remote Senior Automotive Applications Engineer

3M; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to support automotive OEM and Tier customers across Western & Southwest United States. The role provides technical application expertise, customer-facing engineering support, and solution development for 3M automotive technologies used in vehicle design and manufacturing.

Engage with sales, marketing, laboratory, product development, and technical service teams to meet customer requirements, drive trials, and promote adoption of 3M solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science and verified prior to start.
• Four (4) years of experience providing technical support for vehicle applications with automotive OEMs or Tier suppliers.
• Experience in engineering, application engineering, technical service, or product development is a plus.
• Willingness to travel within the Western/Southwest United States.

Responsibilities

• Establish yourself as the technical lead to automotive key account customers in West Coast and Southwest United States.
• Engage with OEMs &Tier suppliers to understand requirements and recommend solutions.
• Visit customer production facilities to support in-line assessments and advise on best practices.
• Coordinate test validation activities to ensure approvals and timelines are met.
• Communicate customer technology roadmaps to the Product Development team for new product introduction.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while engaging with customers.
• Lead cross-functional teams to address high-impact customer needs.
• Travel regularly across Western and Southwest United States to support engagements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Presenting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or science

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

3M is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to support automotive OEM and Tier customers across Western & Southwest United States. The role provides technical application expertise, customer-facing engineering support, and solution development for 3M automotive technologies used in vehicle design and manufacturing.

Engage with sales, marketing, laboratory, product development, and technical service teams to meet customer requirements, drive trials, and promote adoption of 3M solutions.