Application Engineer, Automotive Vertical

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3M Application Engineer supporting automotive customers across Mexico. Translating technical needs into material and process solutions while leading trials, validation, and commercialization.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world
  • Partner directly with automotive customers to understand technical needs and recommend solutions for manufacturing, assembly, and vehicle applications
  • Plan and execute product evaluations, application trials, demonstrations, and troubleshooting activities at customer and 3M locations
  • Build working relationships with customer engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams
  • Translate technical findings into clear recommendations and next steps
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, product development, quality, manufacturing, and global technical resources to advance priority opportunities and support commercialization
  • Contribute to 3M’s Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in engineering or a related technical field
  • 5 years of experience in application engineering, technical service, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or customer-facing technical support in a private, public, government, or military environment
  • Strong communication skills in English (intermediate/advanced level)
  • Experience supporting automotive original equipment manufacturers, Tier suppliers, or converters
  • Experience independently managing technical projects, customer trials, and multiple priorities
  • Experience supporting automotive manufacturing processes, vehicle assembly, or materials applications
  • Experience with tapes, adhesives, acoustics, films, thermal management, or related material technologies
  • Strong problem-solving, project management, technical communication, and customer relationship skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional, and globally connected team environment
  • Ability to travel regularly within Mexico to support customers, technical trials, and business priorities
  • Current, valid Driver’s License

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Programs supporting physical and financial well-being