Senior Portfolio Application Engineer - Thin Bonding

3M•Maplewood, MN

3d•$124,127 - $151,710•Onsite

About The Position

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Senior Portfolio Application Engineer - Thin Bonding, 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: Working with global Application Engineering, Product Development, Sales, and Marketing personnel to develop and replicate high-impact bonding applications for the IATD Thin Bonding portfolio. Identifying the best 3M solution for an application by thoroughly understanding the customer need, testing, and analyzing results. Communicate results to customers and the global application engineering team through written reports and presentations. Providing launch support for new product programs by generating supporting documentation, demonstration tools, videos, and training materials Building a deep understanding of customer needs and competition for the double coated tapes, foam tapes and fastening market and providing “Voice of Customer,” new product ideas and competitive analysis Diagnosing customer application issues and help solve in an expeditious manner Willingness to participate in early morning or evening meetings with a global team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Three (3) years of experience working with polymers or adhesives in a private, public, government or military environment
Two (2) years of experience in Application Engineering
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).
Your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

Nice To Haves

Masters or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science from an accredited institution
Five (5) years of experience in Application Engineering

Responsibilities

Working with global Application Engineering, Product Development, Sales, and Marketing personnel to develop and replicate high-impact bonding applications for the IATD Thin Bonding portfolio.
Identifying the best 3M solution for an application by thoroughly understanding the customer need, testing, and analyzing results.
Communicate results to customers and the global application engineering team through written reports and presentations.
Providing launch support for new product programs by generating supporting documentation, demonstration tools, videos, and training materials
Building a deep understanding of customer needs and competition for the double coated tapes, foam tapes and fastening market and providing “Voice of Customer,” new product ideas and competitive analysis
Diagnosing customer application issues and help solve in an expeditious manner
Willingness to participate in early morning or evening meetings with a global team
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
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.