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Application Engineer / Collision Repair Trainer

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

The role of Application Engineer will have a primary focus providing technical expertise and training for 3M's portfolios within the Automotive Aftermarket Collision Repair Shop. This includes vehicle structural repair, metal finishing, dent repair and related operations. The position involves extensive internal and external training of customers through hands-on demonstrations at our Skills Development Center and beyond. It will also involve working with new product teams and the creation of applications and support materials that provide practical solutions for our customer base. Knowledge and experience with repair materials and processes used in the Collision Repair (Automotive), Heavy Duty Truck Repair (Collision), Marine & General Industrial including either manufacturing or MRO (Maintenance Repair Operations) is a requirement for this very specific customer focused position.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role
As an Application Engineer & Trainer for the Automotive Aftermarket Division, you will have the opportunity to put your curiosity to good use and collaborate with some of the most innovative people in the world. Here's how to make an impact:

• Showcasing 3M product, process and digital solutions and how they can increase profitability for bodyshop customers.
• Relationship management with prioritized large customers (end user and distributor partners)
• Hands-on product demonstrations for large groups (internal and external training)
• 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.
• Supporting and troubleshooting sales professionals & end-users with new setups
• Field testing and new product evaluations
• Testing & benchmarking the competitive landscape.
• Developing technical communication and training packages
• Creating and enhancing presentations (PowerPoint and other computer skills)

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Technical diploma or higher from (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institutionAND a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the collision repair industry

OR

• High school diploma/GED or higher and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the collision repair industry

AND

• Advanced computer skills (MS Office suite, etc.)
• Fluent English language
• Current, valid driver's license is required

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Fluency in Spanish would be highly valued in this position.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a science, engineering, or business discipline from an accredited university
• Previous experience serving related industrial markets such as paint industry, manufacturing, OEM, or insurance industry.
• Previous experience in application engineering, technical service, technical training and/or technical sales
• Excellent communication & organizational skills (written, verbal, listening and presentation)

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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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/.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.Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to the world's problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.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.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/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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