Application Engineer - Automotive Aftermarket

Overview

Job Description: Application Engineer (Paint Finishing Systems) for Automotive Aftermarket — collaborate with innovative 3

Mers around the world.

3M is a place to grow your career by working with a diverse, global team, technologies and products. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other environments to a 3M career.

• Lead multiple efforts to translate customer needs into product development goals, develop organizational expertise, and help customers implement new products and solutions in the collision repair industry.
• Collaborate with product development teams, channel partners and business teams to provide practical solutions to customers.
• Create and implement customer-facing technical collateral and training content.
• Identify future business opportunities, product improvement needs and issues preventing commercialization.
• Support and troubleshoot sales professionals and end-users with new setups.
• Support local businesses with new product introductions.
• Conduct hands-on product demonstrations for large groups (internal and external training).
• Perform field testing and new product evaluations.
• Test and benchmark the competitive landscape.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• OR High School diploma (completed and verified prior to start) and a minimum of 4 years of experience in a technically aligned customer-focused role in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Current valid driver’s license.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science, engineering, or business discipline from an accredited university.
• 2+ years of experience in the collision repair industry.
• Previous experience serving industrial markets such as collision repair, paint industry, manufacturing, OEM, or insurance industry.
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office, etc.).
• Experience with automotive calibration and diagnostic equipment (hardware/software).
• Experience in application engineering, technical service, training and/or technical sales.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills (written, verbal, listening and presentation).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to implement solutions.
• Hands-on demonstration techniques and the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with statistical software is a plus.
• Ability to apply new knowledge to practical situations.

Location: St. Paul, Minnesota

Travel: May include up to 35% 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).

3M offers programs to help you live your best life, with competitive pay and benefits. Specific benefits vary by location and role.

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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