Application Engineering Specialist

Application Specialist – Functional Bonding Materials

The individual selected for this role will be instrumental in advancing the development of functional bonding materials within the 3M China Electronics Lab. The focus will be on delivering high-value, differentiated solutions involving UV-activated bonding tapes and structural bonding/aesthetic adhesives to key customers in the electronics markets, including consumer electronics, automotive, and IoT sectors.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Providing support to Key Account teams through in-depth technical expertise in functional bonding materials and related applications.
• Driving the growth of bonding/aesthetic material applications by converting competitive products and developing new applications.
• Actively participating in local and global new product introduction (NPI) projects by offering Voice of Customer (VOC) insights and technical requirements specific to bonding materials.
• Managing multiple customer projects effectively, focusing on bonding/aesthetic solutions.
• Delivering product and application training on bonding/aesthetic materials to both internal and external audiences.
• Collaborating with Key Account teams to replicate successful bonding/aesthetic application implementations.

Basic qualifications include:

• Master's degree or higher in Materials, Mechanical, Polymer, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in electronics materials and bonding/aesthetic applications.
• Proven ability to lead and drive customer projects independently, with a focus on bonding solutions.
• Experience in managing customer complaints related to electronics materials.
• Strong skills in global teamwork and innovation.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in consumer electronics or automotive sectors is preferred.
• Familiarity with tapes, adhesives, electronics materials and applications.
• Experience in UV-activated bonding tapes, liquid adhesives, aesthetic materials and structural bonding adhesives application development is a plus.
• Proficiency in both oral and written English.

Location: Shanghai, 3M R&D Center, China. Travel: May include up to 70% domestic and international travel.