Application Engineer

$95,825 - $117,120/Yr

3M - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Austin, TX

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Application Engineer/Technologist role at 3M involves collaborating with diverse teams to meet customer electrical requirements and deliver tailored solutions. This position emphasizes technical communication, project management, and the development of custom kits, ensuring alignment with industry standards and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer technical interactions to discover stakeholders' electrical requirements, timing, and delivery needs.
• Communicate technical aspects of custom kits and applications in writing, verbally, and through field training.
• Implement solutions based on customer needs, including evaluating one-line drawings and cable schedules for medium voltage solutions.
• Develop Bills of Materials for each custom kit and coordinate with manufacturing, customer service, and sales teams.
• Collaborate with supporting roles to execute and manage project plans in line with customer expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of combined experience as a Field Engineer, Design Engineer, Estimator, Project Manager, or Superintendent on large capital projects.
• Knowledge of medium voltage cable, splices, and terminations.
• Familiarity with integrated systems including hardware, firmware, software, and communications protocols.
• Understanding of equipment typically encountered on medium voltage projects, such as switchgear, transformers, and motors.
• Computer skills including MS Office tools and familiarity with CAD and construction drawing file types.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical specifications, drawings, and project documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated success working on cross-functional teams.

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