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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. 3M scores A on the Alion truth index.

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3M

3M is an American industrial conglomerate founded in 1902 as a mining venture that turned to abrasives and adhesives, producing masking tape, Scotch tape and Post-it notes. It sells tens of thousands of products across safety equipment, industrial adhesives and abrasives, electronics materials, filtration and consumer goods, and spun off its healthcare business as Solventum in 2024. The company is headquartered at the 3M Center in Maplewood, Minnesota, United States, near Saint Paul.
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.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.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.At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local 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.

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