Job Description:
Electrical Markets Division Application Engineering Director
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As the EMD Application Engineering Director, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Lead the Global Electrical Markets Division Application Engineering organization.
Define and execute the global application engineering strategy aligned with business and technology roadmaps
Partner with R&D, product management, marketing, sales, and operations to identify customer needs and convert them into scalable technical solutions.
Monitor industry trends, competitive technologies, and emerging laboratory application needs to inform innovation priorities.
Oversee application development, product validation support, demo protocols, and technical performance optimization.
Establish global processes, tools, and best practices for application engineering across regions and teams.
Develop key customer relationships
Support new product introduction by ensuring application readiness, technical documentation, and customer use-case validation.
Build and lead a high-performing global team, including hiring, coaching, succession planning, and capability development
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Bachelors degree or higher completed and verified prior to start from an accredited institution.
Ten (10) years of experience in application engineering, laboratory technology, technical service, product development, or related leadership roles.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Master`s degree and /or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Engineering, or Material Science, from an accredited institution
Skills include ability to lead a global Application Engineering organization, influencing cross functional partners, communication with and across all levels, and proactive and self-driven leadership
Experience leading global or multi-regional technical teams.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional programs and influencing senior stakeholders.
Able to identify and gather customer insights and technology/product opportunities
Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership capabilities.
Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Austin, TX.
Travel: May include up to 20% of domestic/international travel
Relocation Assistance: is 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 $250,253 - $305,864, 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 candidates 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 07/22/2026 To 08/21/2026 Or until filled
