Application Engineer

3m; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 145,676 - 178,049; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Job summary

3M is seeking an Application Engineer / Collision Repair Trainer to deliver technical training and hands-on demonstrations in Maplewood, MN. You will work with 3M’s automotive coatings portfolio, developing training content and collaborating with product teams to provide practical customer solutions.

The role requires extensive customer training, strong communication skills, and at least five years in collision repair or ten years with a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in the collision repair industry.
• Or ten years of experience with a high school diploma or GED.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office.
• Fluent English language and a valid driver’s license.
• Spanish language skills valued for this role.
• Experience in application engineering, technical training or sales.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical training and hands-on demonstrations for 3M’s collision repair portfolios.
• Develop and deliver customer-facing technical collateral and training content.
• Collaborate with product teams, channel partners and business teams to deliver solutions.
• Support and troubleshoot customers and sales staff with new setups.
• Conduct field testing, product evaluations and benchmarking.

Skills

Fluent English

MS Office proficiency

Spanish language

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Technical diploma or higher

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering/business

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

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.

Application Engineer role description

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.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

• 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 an accredited institution and 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.
• 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).

Work Location

• Work location: This role follows an on‑site working model, requiring the employee to work between our St. Paul Based Training Center and 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.
• Travel: May include up to 15% domestic and infrequent international travel.
• Relocation: May be authorized.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Compensation and Benefits

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.

Additional benefits may include medical, dental & vision, health savings accounts, health care & dependent care flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences and retirement benefits. Additional information is available at https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Safety

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.