Automotive Application Engineer Structural Adhesives

3M•Maplewood, MN

20d•$145,676 - $178,049•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) Automotive Application Engineer Structural Adhesives, 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 the way on application development including responsibilities for ideation, documentation, feasibility analysis, and validation. You will collaborate closely with the product development team to design the next generation of structural adhesives for the Automotive industry. You will guide multiple teams to ensure the success of application implementation, including marketing, external industry partners, and customers. You will provide application support and training to customers, including in-person visits and e-media development. You will gain a complete understanding of the application effectiveness by leading field trials and internal testing along with analyzing and presenting findings. You will strive to remain ahead of pending changes to industry standards, regulations, and best practices. 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 experience providing technical support to customers in technical sales and/or application engineering role in a private, public, government or military environment
Current, valid Driver’s License.
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 Engineering or Chemistry from an accredited institution
Five (5) years of experience providing technical support to customers in technical sales and/or application engineering role in a private, public, government or military environment
Strong people skills and ability to influence, collaborate, and work with cross-functional teams
Ability and willingness to effectively document technical work and present results
Strong problem solving / troubleshooting skills and willingness to perform hands-on testing
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and accommodate changing circumstances
Experience in the use of adhesive joining techniques for battery pack and BIW assembly
Background in adhesive dispensing technologies and associated validation testing

Responsibilities

Leading the way on application development including responsibilities for ideation, documentation, feasibility analysis, and validation
Collaborating closely with the product development team to design the next generation of structural adhesives for the Automotive industry
Guiding multiple teams to ensure the success of application implementation, including marketing, external industry partners, and customers
Providing application support and training to customers, including in-person visits and e-media development
Gaining a complete understanding of the application effectiveness by leading field trials and internal testing along with analyzing and presenting findings
Striving to remain ahead of pending changes to industry standards, regulations, and best practices
Corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.