Application Engineer – Flexographic Printing (Mounting Tapes)

About the role

Join 3M’s Industrial Specialties Division as an Application Engineer focused on flexographic mounting and repulpable splicing tapes. You will support customers across the U.S. and Canada, providing technical expertise and helping drive new business for paper and print solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support for 3M flexographic mounting tapes and repulpable splicing tapes.
• Lead product trials at customer sites and assist with new product introductions.
• Collaborate with the sales team to win new business and protect at‑risk accounts.
• Train customers on proper use of 3M Paper & Print products.
• Troubleshoot and analyze customer complaints, ensuring timely resolution.
• Travel up to 40% of the time to customer locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the paper & printing industry or in a customer‑facing application engineering role.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Required skills

• Knowledge of flexographic mounting tapes and repulpable splicing tapes.
• Adhesive science expertise.
• Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Level 1‑3 certifications.
• SAPPI safety training for coated graphic, packaging, and specialty papers.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training content.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation range of $145,676 – $178,049 per year.
• Relocation assistance may be authorized.
• Comprehensive health, financial and well‑being programs.
• Opportunities to collaborate with innovative 3Mers worldwide.