Structural Adhesives & Sealants Application Engineer

3M; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Application Engineer in Maplewood, MN. The role involves building technical relations in the aerospace segment, translating customer needs, and providing application support. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, with further qualifications and experience in engineering being advantageous. Job allows for limited remote work but requires travel to headquarters in Maplewood at least 4 days a week.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay and benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, completed before start.
• Master's degree in science or engineering is a plus.
• Experience in application engineering or product development is beneficial.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry materials and technologies.
• Experience in project management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build technical relationships with key customers.
• Translate customer needs into technical solutions.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with internal teams on product development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Overview

Application Engineer – Structural Adhesives and Sealants – Aerospace & Defense Business at 3M. The position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

Responsibilities

• Building technical relationships across key customers in the aerospace segment for the structural adhesive films, pastes and sealants product portfolios
• Translating customer needs into potential 3M solutions
• Connecting 3M technology to customer needs
• Providing application support and training to customers, including in-person visits and product installations
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting of existing products in current applications
• Delivering the technical components of product spec-in
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Collaborating internally with Sales/Marketing, Product Platforms, and central R&D teams on technology and product development

Your Skills And Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed include:

• Masters’s degree in a science or engineering discipline; or
• Two (2) years of application engineering, product development, new product commercialization, or other similar role translating customer needs into technical product performance criteria in a private, public, government or military environment
• Knowledge of aerospace industry materials, technologies, processes, and specifications
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex problems and identify innovative solutions
• Project management experience

Work Location

• Maplewood, MN - Onsite (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood, MN at least 4 days per week)

Travel

May include up to 25% domestic/international

Relocation & Work Authorization

Relocation assistance may be authorized. Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B).

Benefits & Additional Information

3M offers programs to help you live your best life and competitive pay and benefits. For more information, visit 3M’s benefits page.

Equal Opportunity

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.