Application Engineer

3M • Full-time • California, United States, US • 16h ago

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 diversity 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 And Diverse People Around The World. Here, You Will Make An Impact By

Leads technical interactions with customers to understand their needs, gathering their feedback and translating their requirements into product requirements.
Determines if existing 3M solutions meet customer needs, or if a new product will be needed.
Works with 3M’s global product development team to develop and commercialize products using customer feedback.
Supports winning business through data driven interactions with customers. Developing customer specific application relevant data packages and information.
Willingness to be available to meet demanding customer needs.

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 in Science or Engineering (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Two (2) years of experience in gathering product information, data collection, and/or translating to product requirements in a private, public, government or military environment.
Three (3) years of experience in the field of Copper Interconnects (Cables/Connectors/Assemblies in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

Masters degree or higher in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Two years of experience with electronics customers, preferably in Data Center Market.
Skills include product and technology development, customer application engineering, and global experience.
Strong process and statistical thinking approach.
Strong key account/customer experience directly engaging with VOC and insights related activity.
Strong technical capabilities combined with a strong technical network.
Strong ability to engage and influence divisional (marketing/technical) personnel.
Open and collaborative style partnering with key stakeholders.
Understanding of electrical signal integrity.
Ability to create CAD mechanical drawings/designs.

Work location: Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to 2680 Zanker Rd, Suite 2-6, San Jose, CA 95134 at least 2-3 days per week)

Travel: May include up to 50% 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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $137,439 - $167,981, 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/.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M’s business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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