Engineer Product Development - Optics (m/f/*)

㍍; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a talented Engineer in Product Development/Optics to join their Personal Safety Division. This role offers the chance to collaborate with diverse teams and make impactful contributions to the development of automatic welding filters. You will engage in optimizing optical properties, monitoring advancements in optics, and improving manufacturing processes. With a strong emphasis on creativity and curiosity, this position provides an exciting opportunity to drive change and innovation in a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for engineering and a knack for problem-solving, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• University-level studies in Engineering, preferably in Physics or Chemistry.
• In-depth knowledge of wave theory or optics.

Responsibilities

• Develop automatic welding filters and optimize their optical properties.
• Monitor advancements in LCD optics and improve manufacturing processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Fluency in English

Self-driven

Education

University-level studies in Engineering

Knowledge in Physics or Chemistry

Job description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description:

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an Engineer in Product Development/Optics for the Personal Safety Division, 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:

• Participating in the development of automatic welding filters for future products.
• Optimizing the optical and electro-optical properties of automatic welding filters and its components through simulations and practical trials.
• Monitoring advancements in LCD optics and optical interference coatings.
• Contributing to efforts aimed at improving manufacturing processes for automatic welding filters.
• Developing test methods for evaluating the optical and electro-optical properties of automatic welding filters.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet the following minimum requirements:

• University-level studies in Engineering, preferably in Physics or Chemistry.
• In-depth knowledge of wave theory or optics.
• Ability to solve problems in a logical, methodical, and time-efficient manner.
• Capability to bring projects to a conclusion.
• Self-driven with a “can do” attitude and willingness to drive improvements and change.
• Ability to work with different cultures and cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English.

Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Previous work experience in optics, preferably in LCD optics or thin film optics.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate on all levels of the organization.

Job specifics:

• Location: Gagnef, Sweden
• May include up to 10% domestic/international travel
• Office based (at least 60% on site)
• Full time 40 hours/week

Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?

If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!