Application Engineer – Automotive Aftermarket Division

SupportFinity™; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking an experienced Application Engineer in Bengaluru to drive value in the automotive aftermarket. You will work with customers, sales, and product teams to improve productivity and profitability through demonstrations and tailored technical support.

The role requires 7+ years in mechanical or automotive engineering, fluency in English and Hindi, and strong hands-on skills in collision repair and car care applications. Travel to customer sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in Hindi and English (spoken and written).
• Strong hands-on demonstration skills in collision repair and car care applications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the value of products, processes, and solutions to improve customer productivity and profitability.
• Deliver hands-on product demonstrations and technical training for customers, distributors, and internal teams.
• Support sales teams and end-users with application setup, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, key accounts, dealerships, and distributor partners.
• Drive customer intimacy through regular technical interactions, plant visits, and application reviews.
• Develop, negotiate, and validate customer-specific technical test specifications.
• Conduct field testing, product trials, and new product evaluations.
• Benchmark products against competitors and provide actionable insights.
• Identify customer needs and feed inputs into new product development and cost reduction programs.
• Create and deliver technical collateral, training modules, and application guides.
• Conduct large group training sessions (internal and external stakeholders).
• Collaborate with product development teams to support innovation and cost optimization initiatives.
• Gather market intelligence and customer insights to drive continuous product and process improvement.
• Champion a culture of innovation by identifying new application opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

MS Office

Hindi

English

Hands-on demonstrations

Collision repair applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

Vehicle diagnostics equipment

Calibrating equipment

Job description

3M |

Full-time

Negotiable

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Job Description

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As an Application Engineer in the Automotive Aftermarket Division, you will leverage your technical expertise and customer-centric approach to demonstrate the value of innovative solutions. You will work closely with customers, sales teams, and product development teams to drive productivity, profitability, and application excellence across the automotive ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Value Creation & Application Support

• Demonstrate the value of products, processes, and solutions to improve customer productivity and profitability
• Deliver hands-on product demonstrations and technical training for customers, distributors, and internal teams
• Support sales teams and end-users with application setup, troubleshooting, and optimization

Customer Engagement & Relationship Building

• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, key accounts, dealerships (AOEM and non-AOEM), and distributor partners
• Drive customer intimacy through regular technical interactions, plant visits, and application reviews

Technical Expertise & Innovation

• Develop, negotiate, and validate customer-specific technical test specifications
• Conduct field testing, product trials, and new product evaluations
• Benchmark products against competitors and provide actionable insights
• Identify customer needs and feed inputs into new product development and cost reduction programs

Training & Content Development

• Create and deliver technical collateral, training modules, and application guides
• Conduct large group training sessions (internal and external stakeholders)

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with product development teams to support innovation and cost optimization initiatives
• Gather market intelligence and customer insights to drive continuous product and process improvement
• Champion a culture of innovation by identifying new application opportunities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Mechanical or Automotive Engineering from a recognized institution
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital tools
• Fluency in Hindi and English (spoken and written)
• Strong hands-on demonstration skills in collision repair and car care applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive aftermarket, collision repair, automotive paint industry, or OEM manufacturing
• Experience in application engineering, technical service, technical training, or technical sales
• Familiarity with vehicle-level testing, calibration, or diagnostic equipment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and collaborative environment

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus & Technical Credibility
• Application & Product Expertise
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Communication & Influencing Skills
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Why Join Us

• Work with cutting-edge automotive solutions and technologies
• Collaborate with global teams and diverse customers
• Be part of an innovation-driven culture that values ideas and impact

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