Optics Research Scientist

Optics Research Scientist

Collaborate with Innovative 3

Mers Around the World

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

As an Optics Research Scientist, 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:

• Leveraging expertise to develop and advance optical materials technologies that can be used for new product commercialization opportunities
• Protecting 3M intellectual property through the filing of new patent applications and presenting at appropriate conferences
• Collaborating with research teams from Corporate Research and Business Labs on developing capabilities and applications that use scientific, mathematical, and computational skills
• Engaging with 3M’s international laboratories for technology and product transfers

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Experience with software tools to develop optical modeling and simulation capabilities
• Experience with CAD software and component design

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience working with optical materials such as fiber optics, photonics, or optoelectronics, setting up experiments, collecting data in various optical laboratories, and performing data analysis
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and an ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated work-related leadership ability and accomplishments
• Familiarity with optical interconnect industry, key issues, major players, and trends

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.

May include up to 10% domestic/international.

May be authorized.

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

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.

Responsibilities of this position include compliance with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value  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.

Base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. Additional benefits include medical, dental & vision, health savings accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences, and retirement benefits.

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.