Application Engineering Manager

Application Engineering Manager

As an Application Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of application engineers, manage technical programs, and collaborate across functions to drive product innovation and customer solutions at 3M.

• Managing the work assignments of the team in a fast‑paced environment ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Identifying, planning, recommending and driving the completion of technical programs including operational plans and tactics to support the division strategic plan.
• Energizing the work group by creating a climate which encourages innovation, risk taking, teamwork, and high productivity.
• Maintaining a strong operational knowledge of relevant technologies, products, customers and customers’ needs.
• Demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with multiple functions within the division and 3M.
• Ensuring safe laboratory conditions and practices through good housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and safety education.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline such as Physics, Material Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or closely related.
• Three (3) years of application engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

• High level customer engagement skills including excellent oral and written communication.
• Results oriented and strong execution skills with a demonstrated track record of success.
• Effective decision‑making ability with the capacity to influence at all levels.

• On‑site model – at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.
• Travel up to 20% domestic or international.
• Relocation not authorized.

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.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.