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Optics Research Scientist

3M
Saint Paul, MN
$137.4K-$168K a year
Full-time

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Optics Research Scientist

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 diversity 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 an Optics Research Scientist, 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 :

  • 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, publishing in top-tier journals, 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

Your Skills and Expertise

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 science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

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 in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Experience with software tools to develop optical modeling and simulation capabilities
  • Experience with CAD software and component design
  • 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

Work location :

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Travel : May include up to 10% 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).

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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only : The expected compensation range for this position is $137,439 - $167,981, 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 / .

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

Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M's business and performance goals.

You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.

Pay & Benefits Overview : https : / / www.3m.com / 3M / en US / careers-us / working-at-3m / benefits /

3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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