Global Tape Automation Senior Application Engineer
3M Health Information Systems
Job Description:
Global Tape Automation Senior 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 wide variety 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 a Tape Automation - Global Application Engineer for 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.
Here, you will make an impact by:
- Role focuses on developing and scaling tape application solutions across Level 1–Level 4 automation, from manual-assisted aids (L1) to fully integrated, PLC/MES-connected lines with in-line inspection and traceability (L4).
- Collaborates globally with Application Engineering, Product Development/Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and automation partners to design, pilot, and replicate high-impact bonding applications.
- Identifies the right 3M tape and automation level using customer requirements, takt time, accuracy, ergonomics, and ROI; validates performance through testing and communicates results via reports and presentations.
- Builds product automation support: specifications (tension, pressure, speed, peel angles), applicator guidance, fixtures/tooling, PLC/MES integration guides, SOPs, demos, and training content.
- Develops market insight and partner ecosystems aligned to L1–L4 and product families; gathers Voice of Customer, tracks competitive trends, and informs new product features optimized for automation (e.g., tabs, fiducials, liner properties).
- Troubleshoots issues across automation levels (alignment, wet-out, bubbles, static, liner tearing, vision accuracy) and drives corrective actions, root cause analysis, and preventive maintenance/process control.
- Operates in a global framework, sharing best practices, safety/compliance standards, documentation, and commissioning lessons to ensure consistent replication across regions and sites.
- Global Collaboration: Engage in early morning or evening meetings with our global team, demonstrating your willingness to work across time zones.
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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
- Three (3)years of experience working with automation solutions in a private, public, government or military business environment
- Two (2) years of experience in Application Engineering
- One (1) year experience with industrial automation systems and modeling, simulation, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Ph D degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science from an accredited institution
- Five (5)years of experience in Application Engineering
Work location:
On site (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to 3M Center at least 4 days per week)
Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/international
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
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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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $122,292 - $149,468, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.Good Faith Posting Date Range 11/21/2025 To 12/21/2025 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.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.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.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.
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