Application Engineering Specialist - Adhesives

3M•Maplewood, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Division is seeking an Application Engineering Specialist to support the growth and execution of 3M’s global Adhesives business by helping bring new products, insights, and customer solutions to market. The role engages with customers and field sales to provide technical expertise, understand customer-specific needs and opportunities, perform product and application characterization and application development, and create technical information. It requires strong collaboration with product development, product engineering, and marketing and is heavily focused on New Product Introduction programs. The role follows an on-site working model, requiring at least four days a week in Maplewood, Minnesota. Travel may include up to 15% domestic and international travel. Relocation is not authorized. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified prior to start.
At least two years of Application Engineering experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
At least four years of experience in a laboratory environment in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Polymer/Plastics Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
Two or more years of experience working with adhesives.
Proficiency in adhesive test methods and quality systems.
Experience with adhesive dispensing and automation equipment.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong people skills and ability to influence, collaborate, and work with cross-functional teams.
Self-directed and internally motivated, with proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead voice-of-customer efforts to support new product development programs.
Identify and communicate future market trends and product needs for the adhesives business.
Support liquid adhesive dispensing and spray automation.
Create new application demonstration tools.
Train customers, sales representatives, and international colleagues.
Collaborate with customers, field sales, product development, product engineering, and marketing to provide technical expertise and develop customer solutions.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.