Application Engineering Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Health Savings Accounts

Disability Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

3M is seeking an Application Engineering Specialist in Maplewood, MN, to directly support customers and deliver training on graphics and personal auto films. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on installation experience and strong training abilities.

The role involves collaboration with the global team, product development support, and occasional travel. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required, while extensive training experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Five years of hands-on installation experience with graphics and personal auto films.
• Current, valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to train customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support customers directly and conduct training sessions.
• Help develop new products with feedback.
• Implement training SOPs and manage product enablement.

Skills

Hands-on installation experience with graphics and personal auto films

Training experience with graphics or personal auto films

Competency in Microsoft Office

Customer communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Application Engineering Specialist

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 Impact You’ll Make in this Role

• Directly support customers in St. Paul, across the United States, and globally
• Train customers, distributors, and 3M employees how to successfully use our products
• Expand training expertise to locations outside of 3M’s St. Paul headquarters, acting as a Master Trainer and conducting “train the trainer” workshops
• Support the development of new products through input to 3M’s New Product Introduction process
• Support the launch and sales of products with training SOPs, videos, and documentation
• Lead training and product enablement for 3M’s customers in graphics and personal auto film products
• Implement SOPs globally to ensure consistent, high quality installation of those products, often backed by 3M warranty
• Determine what improvements / changes are needed to remain the leader in the categories we serve
• Support the development of new products, through input of key customer requirements into our New Product Introduction process
• Willingness to work in mornings and evenings, as needed, to support 3M’s global Application Engineering team

Your Skills and Expertise

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Five (5) years of hands‑on installation experience with graphics and personal auto films including paint protection film, auto window film, color change film, and graphics films
• Current, valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of training experience with graphics or personal auto films
• Experience working outside the United States training with graphics or personal auto films
• Experience creating and editing digital videos for use in training and social media
• Competency using Microsoft Office products including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
• Experience working and communicating directly with customers

Work Location

This role follows an on‑site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel & Relocation

Travel may include up to 25% domestic/international.

Relocation Assistance may be authorized.

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

Compensation & Benefits

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.).

Legal & EEO Statement

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.