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Job Description:
Aerospace Application Engineer
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As an Aerospace 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:
- Leading the way on application development for 3M Aerospace surface protection and adhesive products in Mexico and the LATAM region, including responsibilities for new product ideation, documentation of customer requirements, feasibility analysis, product validation, and specification penetration
- Collaborating with business and technical teams to develop and execute operational plans to ensure the success of application implementation and sales growth in the region
- Providing application support and training to Aerospace OEM’s, tiers, MRO facilities, and authorized 3M distributors, including in-person visits, product installations, presentations, and application demonstrations
- Gaining a complete understanding of the application effectiveness by leading field trials and internal testing of new and existing products, along with analyzing and presenting findings
- Striving to remain ahead of pending changes to industry standards, regulations, and best practices to maintain compliance
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
- Two (2) years of experience providing technical support to customers in technical sales and/or application engineering role in a private, public, government, or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Expertise equivalent to that which would be obtained in a bachelor’s degree or higher in Composite Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Materials Science
- Comprehensive knowledge of aerospace industry materials, technologies, processes, and specifications
- Experience with commercial and/or military aviation maintenance operations
- Experience with the commercialization of new products and application development
- Ability and willingness to effectively document technical work and present results
Work location:
Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/international
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
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