Optical Research Engineer

3M•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All 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.