Advanced Application Engineer

3M

  • Maplewood, MN
  • $98,413-120,282 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:Job Title
Advanced Application EngineerCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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.The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs an Advanced Application Engineer in 3M’s Nextel Ceramic fiber business, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
  • Growth and Collaboration: Lead initiatives to drive growth by collaborating with customers, developing new applications, and commercializing new products. Work with global teams to implement impactful solutions across 3M’s diverse markets.
  • Product Advancement: Work both independently and as part of a team to advance commercial products in the market, ensuring they meet customer needs and industry standards through the development of data packages, industry group participation etc.
  • Finding solutions to customer problems while working within the framework of a cross-functional team that includes Sales, Marketing, Quality, and Manufacturing
  • Validating product performance at customer sites (field tests) and provide advice on causation and recommended solutions.
  • Frequent verbal and written communication including phone calls, team meetings and presentations both with customers and internally within 3M.
Your Skills and ExpertiseTo set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Material Science or Science field (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
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
  • 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
Work location:
  • On Site
  • Maplewood, MN
Travel: May include up to 10% domesticRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.Chat with MaxFor assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $98,413 - $120,282, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.Good Faith Posting Date Range 07/18/2025 To 08/17/2025 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.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.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Please note: 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.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.

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