3M · 13 hours ago
Application Engineer - Automotive Aftermarket
Minnesota, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$98K/yr - $120K/yr
4+ years exp3M is a global company known for its innovative products and collaborative work environment. The Application Engineer for Paint Finishing Systems will lead efforts to translate customer needs into product development goals and collaborate with teams to provide practical solutions in the collision repair industry.
AutomotiveCleaning ProductsConsultingElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leading multiple efforts such translating customer needs into product development goals, developing expertise within the organization, and helping customers implement new products and solutions into the collision repair industry
Collaborating with product development teams, channel partners and business teams to provide practical solutions to our customers
Creating and implementing customer facing technical collateral and training content
Identifying future business opportunities, product improvement needs and issues preventing commercialization
Supporting and troubleshooting sales professionals & end-users with new setups
Supporting local businesses with new product introductions
Hands-on product demonstrations for large groups (internal and external training)
Field testing and new product evaluations
Testing & benchmarking the competitive landscape
Qualification
Required
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 or more in a technically aligned customer focused role in a private, public, government or military environment
Current valid driver's license is required
Preferred
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.)
Previous hardware / software experience with automotive calibration & diagnostic equipment
Previous experience in application engineering, technical service, technical training and/or technical sales
Excellent communication & organizational skills (written, verbal, listening and presentation)
Ability to efficiently analyze, solve problems and implement solutions
"Can do/will do" attitude
Possess strong & effective "hands-on" demonstration techniques
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to work and take individual initiative and responsibility for assignments independently and within a team environment
Experience with statistical software is a plus
Ability to solve problems and apply new knowledge to practical situations
Benefits
Medical
Dental & Vision
Health Savings Accounts
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Paid Absences
Retirement Benefits
Company
3M is a global company that applies science to life, offering products and solutions across various industries.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-03-13Grant· $5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
William Brown
Chief Executive Officer
John Banovetz
Senior Vice President for Innovation and Stewardship and Chief Technology Officer
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