Senior Automotive Applications Engineer - West US (Remote)

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Texas

Remote

USD 124,000 - 152,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

3M in the Western United States is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to support automotive OEMs and Tier customers across the West and Southwest regions. You will provide technical application expertise, customer-facing engineering support, and drive adoption of 3M automotive technologies in design, manufacturing, assembly, and performance applications.

You will collaborate with sales, laboratories, product development, and technical service teams to understand customer requirements,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or science (completed and verified prior to start).
Four (4) years of experience providing technical support for vehicle applications with automotive OEMs, Tier suppliers, or in automotive manufacturing environments.
Experience in an engineering, application engineering, technical service, product development, manufacturing, or customer-facing technical role.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and validation requirements.
Ability to travel within the assigned territory, including customer site visits across Western/Southwest United States.
Experience with automotive materials, adhesives, tapes, films, abrasives, coatings, sealants, surface protection, bonding, masking, thermal management, acoustic solutions, or related technologies.
Familiarity with automotive product development cycles, platform launches, validation processes, and supplier qualification requirements.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as assembly, paint, body-in-white, trim, battery/electrification systems, repair, or component production.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues in customer production or application environments.
Experience supporting both OEM and Tier customer accounts.
Ability to work independently in a field-based role while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple customer priorities and technical initiatives.
Proficiency with CRM systems, technical documentation, and standard business software tools.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presenting skills.

Responsibilities

Lead as the 3M technical lead to automotive key account customers in West Coast and Southwest United States.
Engage with OEMs & Tier suppliers to understand requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
Visit customer production facilities to support in line assessments and identify 3M solution needs as well as advise on best application practices.
Coordinate test validation activities to ensure approvals are achieved, meeting customer timelines.
Understand customers’ technology roadmaps, upcoming design needs and challenges, and communicate insights to Product Development for new product introductions.
Provide hands-on technical guidance, troubleshooting, and performance analysis for customers.
Actively seek out new business opportunities while engaging with customers.
Lead internal cross-functional teams to drive actions relating to high-impact customer needs.
Travel regularly across Western and Southwest United States to support customer engagements.