Job Description:
Senior Application Engineer
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Senior Application Engineer for 3M’s Transportation & Energy Vertical Business, you will be the technical liaison with vehicle emissions systems customers, with a strong focus on catalytic converter thermal barriers. You will work closely with key account customers, sales, and internal technical teams to communicate customer design needs, as well as identify and validate solutions to OEM specifications.
Here, you will make an impact by:
Establishing yourself as the 3M technical lead to automotive key account customers.
Engaging with Tier suppliers and OEMs to understand requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
Coordinating test validation activities to ensure approvals are achieved, meeting customer timelines.
Understanding customers’ technology roadmaps, upcoming design needs and challenges, effectively communicating those insights to the Product Development team for new product introduction proposals.
Providing hands‑on technical guidance, troubleshooting, and performance analysis for customers.
Actively seeking out new business opportunities while engaging with customers.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet the following minimum requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or engineering (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
At least five (5) years of experience providing technical support for vehicle applications in a private, public, government or military environment (automotive OEM/Tier preferred).
Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Advanced degree in engineering, materials science, physics, or chemistry
Basic understanding of vehicle emissions systems
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and validation requirements.
Current, valid Driver’s License
Experience working with Tier 1 or OEM in vehicle emissions systems design and/or application
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Work location:
Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/local travel
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.
Resources for You
For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers.
Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, 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 04/14/2026 To 05/14/2026 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 inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.
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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
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Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
