Senior Product Manager – Advanced Materials - Expanded Beam Optics Portfolio

3M; Maplewood (MN); Hybrid; USD 222,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

3M seeks a Senior Product Manager for Advanced Materials focusing on Expanded Beam Optics. You will own the EBO lifecycle, translate strategy into actionable plans, and lead cross-functional teams across R&D, manufacturing, supply chain and sales to accelerate time to market.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in PM or tech marketing within optical interconnects, with strong business-case and pricing skills, and a readiness to work on-site in the SF Bay Area or Maplewood, MN, with up to 35% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of product management, product development, or technical marketing in optical interconnects, photonics, semiconductors, or related data center hardware.
• 5+ years of experience managing products through NPI or Stage-Gate processes from concept through volume production.

Responsibilities

• Own the advanced materials EBO product lifecycle and translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Lead product strategy, roadmap delivery, feature prioritization, and business-case development for next-generation expanded beam optics platforms.
• Coordinate across R&D, supply chain, manufacturing, commercial teams, customers, and ecosystem partners to accelerate time to market and adoption.

Skills

Communication

Financial acumen

Decision quality

Agility

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree in optics/photonics or related

Job description

## Senior Product Manager – Advanced Materials - Expanded Beam Optics PortfolioApply: On-site: US, California, San Francisco: Remote - California: US, Minnesota, Maplewood: Full time: Posted Today: R01169953**Job Description:** Senior Product Manager-Advanced Materials **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 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 Senior Product Manager – Advanced Materials, 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: * Owning the advanced materials EBO product lifecycle and translating product strategy into actionable plans that deliver profitable, sustainable in-market performance* Leading product strategy, roadmap delivery, feature prioritization, and business-case development for next-generation expanded beam optics platforms serving co-packaged optics and high-power optical interconnect applications* Translating voice of customer into product requirements, specifications, architecture choices, and development priorities, while guiding qualification, launch, sales enablement, and customer qualification planning* Developing product business cases, forecasts, pricing strategies, and portfolio recommendations using financial analysis, market insight, and scenario planning* Building technical credibility and coordinating across R&D, supply chain, manufacturing, commercial teams, customers, and ecosystem partners to accelerate time to market and customer adoption**Company Vehicle** (based on location)This position requires driving a company vehicle, which will require pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history for candidates who are offered and hired for this position**Your Skills and Expertise**To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related technical and/or Marketing field (completed and verified prior to start)* Five (5) years of product management, product development, or technical marketing experience in optical interconnects, photonics, semiconductors, or related data center hardware in a private, public, government or military environment* Five (5) years of experience managing products through NPI or Stage-Gate processes from concept through volume production Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:* Master’s degree or higher in optics, photonics, materials science, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution* Direct experience with co-packaged optics, expanded beam optics, fiber-to-chip connector technologies, ceramic materials, precision manufacturing, or advanced packaging* Experience working with semiconductor, switch OEM, hyperscale data center, optical engine, or connector ecosystem customers and partners* Experience managing products through qualification cycles with Tier 1 semiconductor or hyperscale customers and operating in rapid iteration environments* Experience building business cases, forecasts, pricing strategies, or P&L recommendations* Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams across R&D, supply chain, manufacturing, and commercial functions* Strong communication, financial acumen, decision quality, agility, and stakeholder-management skills; MBA or demonstrated business strategy experience is preferred**Work location:*** **San Francisco Bay Area, CA (preferred) or St. Paul, MN,; on-site at least four days per week at 3M Center in Maplewood, MN****Travel: May include up to 35% domestic and international travel****Relocation: 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.**Chat with Max**For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $221,591 - $270,834, 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/.Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/08/2026 To 11/07/2026 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.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.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/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.**Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.**