Molex
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Molex . Molex is looking for an enthusiastic aspiring Optical Design Engineer to join our team in a full-time role. This individual will design cutting edge technology for new fiber optical products with the direction of multi-disciplined teams, including sales and marketing, product line managers, electrical, mechanical, and optical R&D teams, and work with colleagues of different geographic sites. What You Will Do
Design new fiber optical products and manage product extensions Work with chief/principal optical engineer to design new products, build optical models and performance error and tolerance analysis Perform design verification activities to ensure that optical design meets the specifications of the customers and standard organizations Release drawings of optical components and sub-assemblies Provide technical guidance to process engineers and technicians Provide technical support to customers and suppliers Provide technical support on processes development Basic Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Master’s degree program in applied physical science, optical engineering, or electrical engineering with a graduation date before May 2026 Prior internship or lab work experience working in free space and/or micro-optics system design & development Expertise in free space and/or micro-optics optical system design, photonic simulation and developing prototypes Experience in Zemax, CODE-V and/or other simulation tools to build models of optical products Proficient in optical system tolerance analysis What Will Put You Ahead
Ph.D. degree in optics, physics or related technical discipline For this role, we anticipate paying $90,000-$130,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are
As a Koch Company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.
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Join to apply for the
Optical Design Engineer
role at
Molex . Molex is looking for an enthusiastic aspiring Optical Design Engineer to join our team in a full-time role. This individual will design cutting edge technology for new fiber optical products with the direction of multi-disciplined teams, including sales and marketing, product line managers, electrical, mechanical, and optical R&D teams, and work with colleagues of different geographic sites. What You Will Do
Design new fiber optical products and manage product extensions Work with chief/principal optical engineer to design new products, build optical models and performance error and tolerance analysis Perform design verification activities to ensure that optical design meets the specifications of the customers and standard organizations Release drawings of optical components and sub-assemblies Provide technical guidance to process engineers and technicians Provide technical support to customers and suppliers Provide technical support on processes development Basic Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Master’s degree program in applied physical science, optical engineering, or electrical engineering with a graduation date before May 2026 Prior internship or lab work experience working in free space and/or micro-optics system design & development Expertise in free space and/or micro-optics optical system design, photonic simulation and developing prototypes Experience in Zemax, CODE-V and/or other simulation tools to build models of optical products Proficient in optical system tolerance analysis What Will Put You Ahead
Ph.D. degree in optics, physics or related technical discipline For this role, we anticipate paying $90,000-$130,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are
As a Koch Company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.
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