Automotive Aftermarket Application Engineer

About the Role

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As an Application Engineering Specialist, your primary focus will be providing technical expertise, training and application development for Vehicle AOEMs. Acting as a liaison between 3M and our OEM customers, this position will be dependent on creating solid working relationships in order to enhance 3M's position as a supplier for aftermarket solutions in the repair of their vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain technical relationships with global Automotive OEMs
• Drive the spec-in of Automotive Aftermarket Division (AAD) repair solutions with global AOEMs
• Work on new product introduction projects/teams
• Develop new systems and customer solutions
• Conduct field testing and new product evaluations
• Develop value propositions for the products/systems
• Collect and analyze voice of customer data
• Develop and perform hands-on product demonstrations
• Develop competitive awareness and test competitive products
• Develop technical communications packages
• Utilize organizational skills in preparing for training
• Create and enhance presentations (PowerPoint and other computer skills)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Vocational/Trade/Technical diploma or Associates degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years or more of experience in a private, public, government or military environment in one or more of the following areas: research lab, application engineering, technical training and/or technical sales

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university
• Technical diploma in an automotive discipline
• 7+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: automotive OEM, automotive tier supplier, and/or automotive aftermarket
• Previous experience in technical service, technical training and/or technical sales
• "Can do/will do" attitude
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening and presentation)
• Ability to analyze, problem solve and implement solutions
• Excellent computer skills
• Innovation skills to generate new ideas or alternative solutions
• Ability to lead teams
• Effective formal and hands-on demonstration techniques

Work Location

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at our office in Maplewood, MN.

Travel

May include up to 20% domestic.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not authorized.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Benefits

This position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).