Application Engineer - Noise, Vibration, Harshness and Thermal*

$95,825 - $117,120/Yr

3M - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Indianapolis, IN

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Application Engineer - Noise, Vibration, Harshness and Thermal at 3M is responsible for providing engineering support in the general industrial and medical equipment market. This role involves collaboration with customers and internal teams to drive growth through new application development and product commercialization. The engineer will work in a hybrid environment, balancing time between the Acoustic Technology Center and fieldwork, focusing on acoustics and thermal engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to drive growth through customer collaborations and new application development.
• Provide increased coordination of field trials with lead customers and evaluate local competition and marketing practices.
• Replicate and develop high impact product/market applications with a focus on new application development.
• Lead programs of major importance to Aearo's interests, supporting innovative applications and extensions of existing technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• One year of experience in acoustics and vibration in a private, public, government, or military environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Masters in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Three years of experience in acoustic and/or vibration control.
• Analytical experience in Finite Element Analysis utilizing Abaqus.
• Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) experience.
• Materials expertise in specialized damped foams or elastomers.
• Subject matter expertise in industrial acoustics and measurement techniques.
• Excellent project management organization and self-drive.
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
• History of leading NPI projects or product development.
• Experience with UL and ISO standards.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits