Interconnect Application Engineer

3M • Austin, TX

112d • $122,292 - $149,468 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Applications Engineer in 3M's Interconnect laboratory, you will have the opportunity to leverage your curiosity and collaborate with a wide variety of innovative professionals worldwide. You will play a pivotal role in driving growth and making a significant impact through customer collaboration, new application development, and product commercialization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline (completed and verified prior to start).
• Three (3) years of application development experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• One (1) year of hands-on laboratory work experience such as mechanical property testing and analytical testing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher with strong technical skills and ability to apply them in commercial context.
• Seven (7) years of previous experience in copper interconnect application development and/or design.
• Experience and knowledge with a variety of laboratory test equipment including environmental testing, microscopes, etc.
• Proven leader with ability to communicate clearly across functions, including lab, manufacturing, and business teams.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse and global teams.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on customer collaboration and market growth.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in developing new applications and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to drive growth by collaborating with customers, developing new applications, and commercializing new interconnect products.
• Work with global teams to implement impactful solutions across 3M's diverse markets.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to advance products in the market, ensuring they meet customer needs and industry standards through the development of data packages, industry group participation etc.
• Apply and enhance your knowledge of technical, product, market, and competitive information to support product development and market positioning.
• Collaborate with and engage your internal and external interconnect network of resources to advance technical platforms and drive innovation.
• Apply advanced technical skills to support external customers and create new commercial opportunities.
• Broaden the application space for existing cable and connector products.
• Develop a fundamental understanding of the application space.
• Identify product modifications or technical changes to enable sales in new applications and demonstrating feasibility.
• Take the initiative to develop new applications.
• Provide significant support on products and their applications to customers, expanding opportunities and reducing risks.
• Interface with a global team and contribute to new product development and support of existing platforms through frequent communication including phone calls, team meetings, and presentations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree