Global Portfolio Application Engineer - Coated Abrasives

Role: Global Portfolio Application Engineer supporting 3M's Coated Abrasives division, focusing on product commercialization, application development, and customer collaboration to drive growth. Responsibilities: lead and coordinate global commercialization projects, develop VOC and customer requirements, oversee field trials, and create launch training; leverage expertise for product and application development; influence industry standards and regulations; utilize digital tools for application support; support key accounts, OEMs, and industry bodies. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Material Science; 5+ years of technical application support experience, preferably in industrial abrasives, metalworking, or related fields. Preferred: experience in new product development, cross-functional collaboration, hands-on fabrication, and industrial abrasives testing. HighValue: focused on coated abrasive belts, industrial applications, and global market development; role involves customer-facing activities, application engineering, and industry standards influence. Work setup: on-site at Maplewood, MN, with up to 25% domestic and international travel.