Application Engineer - Printing - Flexographic Mounting Tapes

3M•Maplewood, MN

35d•$145,676 - $178,049•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Paper & Print Application Engineer for the USAC Area within 3M’s Industrial Specialties Division, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Providing expert technical support for 3M’s flexographic mounting tapes & repulpable splicing tapes Leads product trials at customer sites Collaborates with sales team to win new business and defend at-risk business Supports new product introductions Trains customers on proper use of 3M Paper & Print products. Troubleshoots and manages analysis in instances of customer complaints Prepared and available for travel to customer locations throughout the U.S. and Canada

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) years of experience in the Paper & Printing industry OR Five (5) years of customer-facing Application Engineering experience
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) FIRST Level 1-3 Certifications
SAPPI safety training in coated graphic, packaging, and specialty papers production
Adhesive science expertise
Training content development & delivery experience

Responsibilities

Providing expert technical support for 3M’s flexographic mounting tapes & repulpable splicing tapes
Leads product trials at customer sites
Collaborates with sales team to win new business and defend at-risk business
Supports new product introductions
Trains customers on proper use of 3M Paper & Print products.
Troubleshoots and manages analysis in instances of customer complaints
Prepared and available for travel to customer locations throughout the U.S. and Canada
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.