Optics Research Scientist

3M•Maplewood, MN

14h•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 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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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
Complying with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contributing to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.