Application Development Engineer

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity We gain new insight from diverse thinking and take risks on new ideas Here you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter KEY FOCUS AREAS 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 THE IMPACT YOU LL MAKE IN THIS ROLE As an Application Engineer you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world Here 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 specifically materials used in display technologies Identifying the best 3M solution for an application by thoroughly understanding customer needs testing and trial results Communicate results to customers and global application engineering team through written reports and presentations Represent the entire range of 3M portfolio for Display Electronics to our customers through presentations training conferences and other technical interactions Providing launch support for new product programs by generating supporting documentation demonstration tools videos and training materials Building a deep understanding of customer needs and competition for the electronics market and provide Voice of Customer new product ideas and competitive analysis Specify 3M products at key OEM s and Tiers on engineering drawings and provide support required to transition business to manufacturing locations throughout zones regions and subsidiaries Develop lab infrastructure to support business plans plan for equipment inputs for lab capex planning work with engineering for procurement of equipment by providing the right specification Provide training to 3M teams distributers online training field shop floor training to customers for proper use of 3M solutions preparing training calendar and training modules feedback and other documentations etc Devise ways to use e-tools to help the sales team to improve productivity QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor s Master s degree in engineering from any reputed institution University with Materials science Electronics Physics as the major subject Minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in R D product development and or applications engineering Preferably experience in customer-facing interactions in the electronics segment Experience with tapes adhesives conductive materials TIM OCA BEF etc and knowledge in converting processes like die-cutting and slitting would be an advantage Comfortable in handling testing equipment and analytical instruments Good understanding about IP protocols and procedures Exploratory mindset and aptitude to identify new applications new opportunities and customer pain areas and value selling Should be a team player able to plan and work independently with minimum supervision Should be able to network effectively and efficiently with internal and external customers and should have good customer account management skills Strong analytical presentation and communication skills Experience with creating collateral materials such as digital content and other demonstration tools for electronics applications This role requires about 30-40 domestic travel Learn more about 3M s creative solutions to the world s problems at www 3M com or on Instagram Facebook and LinkedIn 3M Safety is a core value at 3M All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety EHS culture by following safety policies identifying hazards and engaging in continuous improvement Please note your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history either by 1 uploading a resume or 2 entering the information into the application fields directly 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment and review Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms