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From the employer's careers site First seen 2 Nov 2026

Application Engineering Specialist - Adhesives

3M Maplewood, Minnesota On-site mid full-time

Salary

$145,676 - $178,049 per year

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Description

The Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Division at 3M is seeking an Application Engineering Specialist to support the growth and execution of 3M's global Adhesives business.

The successful candidate will help bring new products, insights, and customer solutions to market by engaging with customers and field sales to provide technical expertise.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading voice of customer efforts to support new product development programs
  • Identifying and communicating future market trends and product needs for the adhesives business
  • Supporting liquid adhesive dispensing and spray automation
  • Creating new application demonstration tools
  • Training customers, sales reps, and international colleagues

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline such as Polymer/Plastics Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Two years of Application Engineering experience in a private, public, government, or military environment
  • Four years of laboratory environment experience in a private, public, government, or military environment
  • Experience working with adhesives, adhesive test methods, and quality systems
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049 per year.

3M offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, and retirement benefits.

Skills

Required

  • Polymer/Plastics Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Adhesives
  • Quality Systems

Nice to have

  • Adhesive dispensing/automation equipment
  • Laboratory environment experience
  • Leadership skills

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://3m.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/US-Minnesota-Maplewood/Application-Engineering-Specialist---Adhesives_R01170947-1

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