Automotive Aftermarket Application Engineer

As an Application Engineering Specialist will have a primary focus providing technical expertise, training and application development for vehicle AOEM's. Acting as a liaison between 3M and our OEM customers, this position will be dependent on creating solid working relationships in order enhance 3M's position as a supplier for aftermarket solutions in the repair of their vehicles. Here you will make an impact by:

• Maintain technical relationships with global Automotive OEMs
• Drive the spec-in of Automotive Aftermarket Division (AAD) repair solutions with global AOEMs
• Working on new product introduction projects/teams
• Developing new systems and customer solutions
• Field testing and new product evaluations
• Developing value propositions for the products/systems
• Collecting and analyzing voice of customer data
• Developing and performing hands-on product demonstrations
• Developing competitive awareness and testing competitive products
• Developing technical communications packages
• Organizational skills in preparing for training
• Creating and enhancing presentations (PowerPoint and other computer skills)
• Other duties as assigned, All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

• 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, * 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.

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• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance, Applicable to US Applicants Only: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. In addition, 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.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.