3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. 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. If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M. 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, 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.