Application Engineer

3M•Austin, TX

7d•$98,964 - $120,957•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a(n) Application Engineer/Technologist 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 leading customer technical interactions to discover stakeholders’ electrical requirements, timing, and delivery needs. Communicating technical aspects of custom kits and applications in writing, verbally, and field training. Implementing solutions based on customer needs. Including evaluating one-line drawings and cable schedules to identify appropriate medium voltage solutions for each application and meeting industry requirements. Developing Bills of Materials for each custom kit. Working with relevant teams to provide all required materials and documentation. These teams include manufacturing, customer service, and sales to coordinate the creation and supply of customer solutions. Collaborate with all supporting roles to execute and manage project plans in concert with customer expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related discipline from an accredited university
Two (2) years of combined experience working as a Field Engineer, Design Engineer, Estimator, Project Manager and/or Superintendent with experience working on large capital projects
Knowledge of medium voltage cable, splices, and terminations
Familiarity with integrated systems which may include hardware/firmware/software/communications protocols
Understanding of the different types of equipment typically encountered on medium voltage projects including switchgear, transformers, and motors; and the variety of ways in which these equipment types are connected in the field.
Computer skills including MS Office tools, familiarity with CAD, and other file types used in construction drawings.
Demonstrated success working on cross-functional teams.
Proficient in reading and/or interpreting electrical specifications, electrical drawings, equipment drawings and other pertinent project documentation, including the product database from which cable schedules, etc., are derived
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Leading customer technical interactions to discover stakeholders’ electrical requirements, timing, and delivery needs.
Communicating technical aspects of custom kits and applications in writing, verbally, and field training.
Implementing solutions based on customer needs. Including evaluating one-line drawings and cable schedules to identify appropriate medium voltage solutions for each application and meeting industry requirements.
Developing Bills of Materials for each custom kit.
Working with relevant teams to provide all required materials and documentation. These teams include manufacturing, customer service, and sales to coordinate the creation and supply of customer solutions.
Collaborate with all supporting roles to execute and manage project plans in concert with customer expectations.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
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.