Application Engineer

3M•Austin, TX

9d•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, 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: Being a part of an application engineering team for 3M’s optical connector portfolio Guiding small teams of technicians to complete requested tests. Establishing test plans and methods, preparing samples, conducting tests, analyzing data, and completing test reports. Collaborating with local and division manufacturing teams on division/value stream level projects focused on improving manufacturing operations Writing SOPs and public facing white papers on 3M’s fiber optic product performance Interfacing with a global team and contributing to new product development and support of existing platforms Ensuring technical claims in 3M published literature are accurate and supported by test data Working with marketing and 3M’s business teams to engage with customers around the world. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Three (3) years of application engineering and product support in a private, public, government or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in optical science or engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics from an accredited institution
Five (5) years of (fiber) optical product engineering support in a private, public, government or military environment
Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Optics or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Ten (10) years of previous technical experience with demonstrated strength in engineering/technical skills in a private, public, government or military environment
Experience and knowledge with a variety of laboratory test equipment.
Mechanical aptitude with designing and building test fixtures.
Experience interpreting industry standards, product qualification testing, fiber optic, and electrical components.
Experience working closely with customers, with responsive engagement externally and internally.
Communication skills (oral, written and presentation).

Responsibilities

Being a part of an application engineering team for 3M’s optical connector portfolio
Guiding small teams of technicians to complete requested tests.
Establishing test plans and methods, preparing samples, conducting tests, analyzing data, and completing test reports.
Collaborating with local and division manufacturing teams on division/value stream level projects focused on improving manufacturing operations
Writing SOPs and public facing white papers on 3M’s fiber optic product performance
Interfacing with a global team and contributing to new product development and support of existing platforms
Ensuring technical claims in 3M published literature are accurate and supported by test data
Working with marketing and 3M’s business teams to engage with customers around the world.
Complying with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contributing to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.