Customer Solutions Architect – EE Architecture

About the role

As a Customer Solutions Architect (EE Architecture) you will act as an enterprise‑level, customer‑facing technical leader shaping 3M’s electronics and electrical system architecture strategy worldwide, especially in transportation and energy markets.

Key responsibilities

• Own and evolve 3M’s E/E technology and solution roadmap.
• Translate industry trends and customer needs into scalable, end‑to‑end E/E architecture solutions.
• Implement modular, platform‑based EE architectures that can be reused across customers, regions, and product lines.
• Identify white‑space opportunities and define future E/E concepts prior to RFQ stages.
• Drive R&D investment priorities, including technology incubation, M&A, and partnership initiatives to unlock new revenue streams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (must be completed before start).
• At least 10 years of experience in end‑to‑end solutions architecture with direct customer engagement in private, public, government, or military environments.
• Master’s degree is highly desired.
• 15+ years of customer‑engagement experience to generate business opportunities.
• Deep knowledge of EE architecture, especially in automotive applications, and strong business acumen.

Required skills

• Electrical/Electronics system architecture
• Modular platform design
• Technology roadmap development