**Job Description:** **The Impact You’ll Make in this Role** As an Application Engineer for the Automotive Aftermarket Division, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: + _Establishing and growing a network of key technical contacts for Fillers Adhesives Coatings & Sealants across European OEMs._ + _Achieving specifications for 3M adhesive products with European automotive manufacturers._ + _Conducting tests in 3M lab facilities and reporting data to OEM contacts._ + _Participating in new product introduction projects and teams._ + _Developing new systems, customer solutions, and value propositions._ + _Performing field testing, product evaluations, and hands-on demonstrations._ + _Collecting and analyzing voice of customer data and competitive awareness._ + _Preparing technical communications packages and training materials._ **Your Skills and Expertise** To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements: + _Significant experience in automotive business or 3M relatable experience_ + _Excellent understanding of common automotive adhesive test methods and specifications, or similar specifications from allied industries._ + _Good understanding of vehicle assembly and repair processes._ + _Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or engineering from an accredited university_ + _Fluent German and English_ + _Excellent computer skills, highly proficient in MS Office Suite and statistical analysis of data using common software packages e.g. Minitab._ Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: + Previous experience in application engineering, technical training and/or technical sales + Ability to analyze, problem solve and implement solutions + Innovation skills to generate new ideas or alternative solutions + Ability to lead teams + Effective formal and hands-on demonstration techniques + Fluent in an additional European language **Job specifics:** + Based in Neuss + Hybrid working model + Travel time: up to 60% + Full time **Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?** **If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.** **We look forward to hearing from you!** **--- Please provide your CV in English ---** **Resources for You** For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. (https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/stay-connected/insights-for-candidates/) If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page. At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law. **Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.** **3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement** Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here (http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1274940O/3m-jobs-country-data-privacy-statements-external.pdf) , select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms. At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews. 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.