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# Application Engineer

- **Company:** The 3M Company
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $98,964 - $120,957
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Engineering, Working Model 2D, Performance Testing, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://3m.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Search/job/US-Texas-Austin/Application-Engineer_R01173697

## About the Role

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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
 * One (1) year of experience developing, supporting, or troubleshooting electromechanical systems in a private, public, government or military environment.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

 * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related discipline from an accredited university.

 * Strong understanding of control mechanisms, firmware, software, and communication protocols.
 * Knowledge of medium voltage cable, splices, and terminations.
 * Experience in engineering or project management in power distribution, transmission, or generation.

 * Self-motivated with proven ability to apply innovative solutions to various problems.
 * Experience with Matlab, Python, C++, or other programming languages.
 * Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).

 * Demonstrated success working on cross-functional teams.

Work location:

 * This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Business Center in Austin, TX

## Description

* Serving as a technical representative for end users within the division, using your understanding of product performance, competitive offerings, and standards compliance to help drive product adoption.
 * Providing product training to customers and delivering ongoing technical support through troubleshooting and problem solving.
 * Supporting new product launches by partnering with product development and business teams to validate customer needs, assess standards compliance, conduct product performance testing, and create technical collateral.
 * Leading customer technical discussions to understand stakeholder electrical requirements and clearly communicate product and application information through written materials, verbal presentations, and field training.
 * Building and leveraging a global network of engineers and scientists, both internal and external, to influence and prioritize application development activities., 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.

Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to the world's problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.