Application Engineer

Job Description

Application Engineer

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 varietyof people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3

Mers.

As an Application Engineer, 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:

• Participating in cross functional teams to support development efforts in the flexographic and splicing tape materials platform, gathering critical customer feedback and supporting the commercialization of key growth products.
• Oversees and runs product testing laboratory and equipment.
• Acts as a liaison between 3M and 3rd party testing and certifications laboratories.
• Assists in determining the competitive landscape for the overall global market.
• Supports the global business and sales teams and provides key training and awareness to the global application engineering team members.

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Two (2) years of application engineering, laboratory technology and technology development in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Master's degree in Printmaking, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Material Science from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of laboratory technology and technology development in a private, public, government or military environment
• The ability to build personal relationships both internally at 3M and externally with customers
• Experience developing and substantiating product claims
• Experience modifying and developing application test methods and communicating those results to a broader team
• Experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies
• Current, valid Driver's License.

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

3M 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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:

The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, 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:  Faith Posting Date Range 08/24/2026 To 09/23/2026 Or until filled

All 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…