Senior Application Engineer

3M•Livonia, MI

1d•$124,127 - $151,710•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Application Engineer for 3M’s Transportation & Energy Vertical Business, you will be the technical liaison with vehicle emissions systems customers, with a strong focus on catalytic converter thermal barriers. You will work closely with key account customers, sales, and internal technical teams to communicate customer design needs, as well as identify and validate solutions to OEM specifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution in engineering, materials science, physics, or chemistry.
At least five (5) years of experience providing technical support for vehicle applications in a private, public, government or military environment (automotive OEM/Tier preferred).
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of vehicle emissions systems
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and validation requirements.
Current, valid Driver’s License.
Experience working with Tier 1 or OEM in vehicle emissions systems design and/or application
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Advanced degree in engineering, materials science, physics, or chemistry

Responsibilities

Establishing yourself as the 3M technical lead to automotive key account customers.
Engaging with Tier suppliers and OEMs to understand requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
Coordinating test validation activities to ensure approvals are achieved, meeting customer timelines.
Understanding customers’ technology roadmaps, upcoming design needs and challenges, effectively communicating those insights to the Product Development team for new product introduction proposals.
Providing hands‑on technical guidance, troubleshooting, and performance analysis for customers.
Actively seeking out new business opportunities while engaging with customers.
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.