Application Engineer - High Speed Interconnects

Job Description: Application Engineer – High-Speed Interconnects (Copper and Optical Fiber) 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  Customer Facing Application Engineer – High-Speed Interconnects , you will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise and customer engagement skills to support innovative interconnect solutions across data center, networking, and other high-performance connectivity applications. In this role, you will make an impact by: Serving as a technical interface between 3M and customers for  high-speed interconnect solutions , including both  copper and optical fiber , with a primary emphasis on  optical fiber technologies Supporting customer design-in activities for  fiber optic connectivity, optical transport, and high-speed communication systems Providing technical consultation to customers, sales teams, and channel partners on product selection, application fit, system integration, and performance optimization Driving adoption of 3M interconnect solutions by understanding customer architectures, technical requirements, and next-generation roadmap needs Collaborating with product development, R&D, manufacturing, quality, and marketing teams to communicate customer needs and influence future product direction Leading technical discussions, product demonstrations, evaluations, and troubleshooting efforts for customer applications involving optical and copper interconnects Supporting qualification activities by developing test plans, analyzing results, and ensuring customer requirements are met with validated data Assisting customers in resolving field and application issues through hands-on technical problem-solving and cross-functional coordination Contributing to technical documentation, application notes, customer presentations, and training materials to support product deployment and market adoption Monitoring industry trends, competitive technologies, and emerging standards in  optical fiber interconnects, copper connectivity, and high-speed data communication Ensuring technical claims in customer-facing literature and communications are accurate, well-supported, and aligned with product performance Company Vehicle This position requires driving a company vehicle, which will require pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history for candidates who are offered and hired for this position 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 in a customer-facing technical, applications engineering, systems engineering, or product support role in a private, public, government, or military environment Two (2) years of experience with  high-speed interconnect technologies , including  optical fiber and/or copper connectivity solutions Current, valid Driver’s License. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field from an accredited institution Five (5) or more years of experience in  fiber optics for communications systems Strong knowledge of  optical fiber interconnects , transceiver connectivity, cable assemblies, and data center optical infrastructure Experience with  copper interconnects  for high-speed communication systems Familiarity with  data center systems architecture, networking, AI infrastructure, and high-performance computing environments Experience interpreting industry standards, qualification requirements, and test methods related to fiber optic and electrical interconnect components Experience with laboratory test equipment and performance characterization of optical or electrical interconnect systems Ability to analyze customer requirements and translate them into application guidance and product recommendations Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in customer and field environments Experience developing and delivering technical presentations to customers, internal stakeholders, and external partners Strong communication skills, including oral, written, and presentation skills Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams Work location: Remote – Chicago or Midwest area Travel: May include up to 15% 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. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific c