Description
As an Application Engineer at 3M, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with innovative and diverse people around the world. You will make an impact by working with global Application Engineering, Product Development, Sales, and Marketing personnel to develop and replicate high-impact applications for consumer electronics.
Key focus areas include:
- Spec-in and Application Development
- New Product Introduction and Field Evaluations
- Leading and Influencing
- Competitive intelligence and complaint handling
- Customer Insights, New product ideas, and Intellectual Property
- Specifications and Technical Database Management
- Business and Marketing Support
- Lab Management
- Customer Training
- Direct Sales Technical Support
- Code of Conduct and Compliance
Your responsibilities will include:
- Working with global teams to develop and replicate high-impact applications for consumer electronics
- Identifying the best 3M solution for an application by understanding customer needs, testing, and trial results
- Representing the entire range of 3M portfolio for Display and Electronics to customers
- Providing launch support for new product programs
- Building a deep understanding of customer needs and competition for the electronics market
- Specifying 3M products at key OEMs and Tiers on engineering drawings
- Recommending lab infrastructure to support business plans
- Providing training to 3M teams, distributors, and customers
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in engineering from a reputable institution/university with Electronics/Materials science/Chemistry/Physics as the major subject
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in R&D, preferably applications engineering, with at least 2 years' experience in a customer-facing role in the electronics industry
- Experience with tapes, adhesives, conductive materials, TIM, etc., and knowledge in converting processes like die-cutting and slitting would be an advantage
- Exploratory mindset and aptitude to identify new applications, new opportunities, and customer pain areas and value selling
- Good understanding of IP protocols and procedures
- Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills