Optical Research Engineer

Stellenbeschreibung Optical Research Engineer 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. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a(n) Optical Research Engineer you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Being part of a team of optical scientists supporting fiber optic interconnect product development at 3M. Be part of an exciting new project for 3M’s Interconnect Portfolio Supervising, training, and guiding a small team of technicians to complete requested tests. Establishing intellectual property for 3M, analyzing competitor technology and developing I.P. strategies. Establishing test plans and methods, preparing samples, conducting tests, analyzing data, and completing test reports. Collaborating with local and division manufacturing teams on division/value stream level projects focused on improving manufacturing operations Managing laboratory facilities and equipment including repairs, upgrades, and procurement of new test equipment. Interfacing with a global team and contributing to new product development and support of existing platforms Ensuring technical claims in 3M published literature are accurate and supported by test data Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) Three (3) years of optical design experience in a private, public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Master's degree in optical science or engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics from an accredited institution Five (5) years of optical design experience in a private, public, government or military environment Five (5) years of experience working in the area of fiber optics for communications system Familiarity with data center systems architecture and networking Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. Ten (10) years of previous technical experience with demonstrated strength in engineering/technical skills in a private, public, government or military environment Experience and knowledge with a variety of laboratory test equipment. Mechanical aptitude with designing and building fixtures. Experience interpreting industry standards, product qualification testing, fiber optic, and electrical components. Experience providing work direction to others. Communication skills (oral, written and presentation). Work location: 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: May include up to 10% domestic/international Relocation: May be authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, 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.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/. All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on usin