Fiber Optic Testing Technician – Expanded Beam Optics

3M is hiring a Fiber Optic Testing Technician – Expanded Beam Optics in Austin, United States. Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Microsoft Excel, fiber optics and optical testing.
Level classifies it as a junior role.
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Assemble and test expanded beam optical fiber connectors and document performance data in a laboratory setting.

Microsoft Excel

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Job Description:

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 environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a testing technician in 3M’s Expanded Beam Optics Business, you will have the opportunity to leverage your curiosity and collaborate with innovative professionals worldwide. You will play a pivotal role in driving growth and making a significant impact through customer collaboration, new application development, and product commercialization. Here, you will make an impact by:

Building new types of optical fiber connector assemblies and testing their performance using detailed work procedures and test methods
Working with other technicians and engineers to efficiently make and test connector samples for experimental investigations
Document test results and assist with data summarization and preparation of final reports
Utilizing strong communication skills to inspire, influence, and collaborate with other team members

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

High School diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
One (1) year of experience working in laboratory, pilot line, or manufacturing facility
Able to pay attention to detail and follow detailed written work procedures
Able to work with hands to assemble small parts with color identification
Able to work on site daily from 7 am- 4 pm
Able to utilize Microsoft Excel for data input, formatting, and analysis

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

Experience working in an engineering or telecommunication laboratory or production facility
Experience with handling and assembling fiber optic connectors
Experience with automated fiber optic connector assembly equipment
Experience with optical testing of fiber optic connectors
Experience cleaving optical fibers

Location: On-site in Austin, TX

Hourly: Non-exempt

Travel: Not authorized

Relocation Assistance: Not 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.

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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/

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How we rate this

Fiber Optic Testing Technician – Expanded Beam Optics 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

Fiber Optic Testing Technician – Expanded Beam Optics is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in US, Texas, Austin.
The job was posted on June 23, 2026.
Seniority: junior.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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Tell me about a project where laboratory testing was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Microsoft Excel in your day-to-day work.

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