Automotive Application Engineer Structural Adhesives

Automotive Application Engineer Structural Adhesives

This role collaborates with product development teams to drive the next generation of structural adhesives for the automotive industry.

• Lead the application development lifecycle: ideation, documentation, feasibility analysis, and validation.
• Collaborate closely with the product development team to design new adhesives.
• Guide multiple teams—including marketing, external industry partners, and customers—to ensure successful application implementation.
• Provide application support and training to customers, including in‑person visits and media development.
• Lead field trials and internal testing, analyze data, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Stay ahead of pending changes to industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• At least 3 years of technical support experience in sales and/or application engineering.
• Current, valid driver’s license and pre‑employment vehicle history review for company vehicle use.

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Chemistry preferred.
• 5 or more years of technical support experience in sales and/or application engineering.
• Strong people skills, ability to influence, collaborate, and work with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent documentation and presentation skills.
• Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and hands‑on testing abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and accommodate changing circumstances.
• Experience with adhesive joining techniques for battery pack and BIW assembly.
• Background in adhesive dispensing technologies and associated validation testing.

This position requires driving a company vehicle, subject to pre‑employment and ongoing vehicle history review.

Work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN or Livonia, MI.

Travel may include up to 50% domestic or international.

Relocation may be authorized if necessary.

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B).

All employees are expected to comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards, and to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture.

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.