Global Robotic Systems Application Engineer

3M•Maplewood, MN

1d•$124,127 - $151,710•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 Global Application Engineer supporting Abrasive Systems Division and the Coated Abrasive Belt portfolio, you will lead efforts to drive growth through new product commercialization, new application development, and customer collaboration. Leverages 3M to drive higher impact Customer Inspired Innovation (CII) programs through increased product specialization that complements application expertise. Builds compelling value propositions for effective commercialization. Provides global coordination of field trials with lead customers and evaluating global competition practices. Replicates and develops high impact product/market applications with a focus on new application development and efficient replication leveraging e-tools. Uses expertise and credibility to shape industry standards, practices, and regulations; harnesses insights from market and customer process expertise. Delivers customer and market focused training through e-media. As a Robotics 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: Engineering and optimizing new robotic abrasive solutions for major automotive manufacturers, supporting the build, installation, start up and ongoing support at the customer site. Troubleshooting challenges with the performance of robotic abrasive processes at customer sites. Leveraging our robotic laboratories to develop and prove viability of solutions for automating our customers’ processes. Providing insight on customer needs as a member of 3M product development teams collaborating on new solution development. Developing new methods to evaluate abrasive solution performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Science / Engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Two (2) combined robotics experience working with system design and integration, programming and/or application engineering (an internship or co-op is considered qualifying) 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

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution (that includes robotics coursework or mechatronics curriculum)
Two (2) years of combined robotics experience working with equipment design, programming and/or application engineering
Two (2) years of experience working with Automotive production, industrial or manufacturing customers.
Experience with DC electrical, I/O, Servo drive and motors logic and troubleshooting
Robotic programming, software and driver logic knowledge and troubleshooting capabilities.
Comfortable working at a customer site, with critical installation deadlines
Problem-solving interest and skills

Responsibilities

Engineering and optimizing new robotic abrasive solutions for major automotive manufacturers, supporting the build, installation, start up and ongoing support at the customer site
Troubleshooting challenges with the performance of robotic abrasive processes at customer sites
Leveraging our robotic laboratories to develop and prove viability of solutions for automating our customers’ processes
Providing insight on customer needs as a member of 3M product development teams collaborating on new solution development
Developing new methods to evaluate abrasive solution performance
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.