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

3M is hiring an Engineer Product Development - Optics (m/f/*). Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions product development, optics and physics among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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Develop and optimize automatic welding filters and optical properties through simulations and trials at 3M.

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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 at 3M Sweden, Gagnef plant, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. In this role, 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 their components through simulations and practical trials.
Monitoring advancements in LCD optics and optical interference coatings.
Contributing to initiatives aimed at improving manufacturing processes for automatic welding filters.
Developing test methods to evaluate 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 education in engineering, preferably with a focus on physics or chemistry.
In-depth knowledge of wave theory and/or optics.
Ability to solve problems in a logical, methodical, and time-efficient manner.
Ability to drive projects to completion.
Self-driven, with a “can-do” attitude and a willingness to drive improvements and change.
Ability to work effectively across cultures and in cross-functional teams.
Fluency in English.

Additional knowledge that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

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

Job Specifics

Location: Gagnef, Sweden
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic and/or international travel
Work arrangement: Office-based, with at least 80% on site
Employment: Full-time, 40 hours per 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!

Resources for You

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers.

If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.

Max will be also your primary contact for interview scheduling if you are selected for that stage: please be prepared to interact with her.

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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.

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How we rate this

Engineer Product Development - Optics (m/f/*) at 3M rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Engineer Product Development - Optics (m/f/*) is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in SE, Gagnef.
The job was posted on October 20, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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