Advanced Application Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title
Advanced Application Engineer

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

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.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As 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 Expertise 

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 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% domestic

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

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

Supporting Your Well-being 

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. 

Chat with Max

For 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 filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need