Application Engineering Manager

3M•Maplewood, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 wide variety 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 a(n) Application Engineering Manager, 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: Managing the work assignments of the team in a fast-paced environment ensuring alignment with business priorities. Identifying, planning, recommending and driving the completion of technical programs including operational plans and tactics in support of the division strategic plan. Examples include the development of new customer applications, new product commercialization, customer education programs, etc. Energizing the work group by creating a climate which encourages innovation, risk taking, teamwork, and high productivity. Maintaining a strong operational knowledge of relevant technologies, products, customers and customers’ needs. Demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with multiple functions within the division and 3M. Ensuring safe laboratory conditions and practices through good housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and safety education. 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 in technical discipline (Physics, Material Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or closely related) (completed and verified prior to start)
Three (3) years of application engineering experience 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

High level customer engagement skills including excellent oral and written communications.
Results oriented and strong execution skills with demonstrated track record of success.
Effective decision making with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

Managing the work assignments of the team in a fast-paced environment ensuring alignment with business priorities.
Identifying, planning, recommending and driving the completion of technical programs including operational plans and tactics in support of the division strategic plan.
Energizing the work group by creating a climate which encourages innovation, risk taking, teamwork, and high productivity.
Maintaining a strong operational knowledge of relevant technologies, products, customers and customers’ needs.
Demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with multiple functions within the division and 3M.
Ensuring safe laboratory conditions and practices through good housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and safety education.
Corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with 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.