Application Engineer

Application Engineer/TechnologistCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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 a(n) Application Engineer/Technologist 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:Leading customer technical interactions to discover stakeholders' electrical requirements, timing, and delivery needs. Communicating technical aspects of custom kits and applications in writing, verbally, and field training.Implementing solutions based on customer needs. Including evaluating one-line drawings and cable schedules to identify appropriate medium voltage solutions for each application and meeting industry requirements.Developing Bills of Materials for each custom kit. Working with relevant teams to provide all required materials and documentation. These teams include manufacturing, customer service, and sales to coordinate the creation and supply of customer solutions.Collaborate with all supporting roles to execute and manage project plans in concert with customer expectations.Your Skills and ExpertiseTo 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)Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related discipline from an accredited universityTwo (2) years of combined experience working as a Field Engineer, Design Engineer, Estimator, Project Manager and/or Superintendent with experience working on large capital projectsKnowledge of medium voltage cable, splices, and terminationsFamiliarity with integrated systems which may include hardware/firmware/software/communications protocolsUnderstanding of the different types of equipment typically encountered on medium voltage projects including switchgear, transformers, and motors; and the variety of ways in which these equipment types are connected in the field.Computer skills including MS Office tools, familiarity with CAD, and other file types used in construction drawings.Demonstrated success working on cross-functional teams.Proficient in reading and/or interpreting electrical specifications, electrical drawings, equipment drawings and other pertinent project documentation, including the product database from which cable schedules, etc., are derivedExcellent verbal and written communication skillsWork 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, TxTravel: May include up to 10% domesticRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).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.