Molex
Technical Sourcing Manager - Optical Solutions
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Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field‑proven optical communication solutions from optical components, passive and active optical modules to integrated line‑cards. Our team is dedicated to continuous innovation in optical component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation. We provide cutting edge technology with a comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enabling us to serve the needs of high‑density, high‑bandwidth, and flexible optical networks.
What You Will Do
Responsible for Wavelength Management product lines; explore and identify technologies and optical components suitable for existing and next gen inter‑ and intra‑ hyperscale datacenter and telecommunication market.
Provide technical guidance to supply chain management teams on passive optical components and providing sourcing needs for PLM and Engineering leaders.
Act as a technical and commercial liaison for NPD and NPI projects between vendor and Molex Engineering/PLM teams on technology assessment, specifications, schedule, capacity, price, commercial terms and agreement with the support of Molex global and optical Supply Chain Management team.
Work closely with Global teams, especially Zhuhai, China purchasing and production teams to coordinate component supply from small volume built to mass production.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor’s Degree in Optical, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials and other Engineering or Physics areas.
At least 4 years of combined professional work experience in optical engineering (quality, testing, design, process development, application and reliability, technical marketing, engineering sourcing, product line management).
Experience understanding the product development lifecycles for optical engineering projects.
Experience interfacing with vendors or customers.
Mandarin speaking.
What Will Put You Ahead
In‑depth knowledge and experience working with passive and active optical components (WSS, OCM, EDFA, MEMS, PLC, LCOS, packaging material and technologies, PD, APD, TOSA, ROSA, Wafer Fab, etc) for telecommunication and datacenter applications.
5+ years of industry experience in optical engineering including device design, process development, program management, application engineering and engineering sourcing, product line management, technical marketing/Sales.
Advanced Degree in optical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, etc.
Salary and Location Estimated annual base salary: $115,000 – $175,000. Salary commensurate with experience. Location: San Jose, CA.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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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Technical Sourcing Manager - Optical Solutions
role at
Molex .
Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field‑proven optical communication solutions from optical components, passive and active optical modules to integrated line‑cards. Our team is dedicated to continuous innovation in optical component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation. We provide cutting edge technology with a comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enabling us to serve the needs of high‑density, high‑bandwidth, and flexible optical networks.
What You Will Do
Responsible for Wavelength Management product lines; explore and identify technologies and optical components suitable for existing and next gen inter‑ and intra‑ hyperscale datacenter and telecommunication market.
Provide technical guidance to supply chain management teams on passive optical components and providing sourcing needs for PLM and Engineering leaders.
Act as a technical and commercial liaison for NPD and NPI projects between vendor and Molex Engineering/PLM teams on technology assessment, specifications, schedule, capacity, price, commercial terms and agreement with the support of Molex global and optical Supply Chain Management team.
Work closely with Global teams, especially Zhuhai, China purchasing and production teams to coordinate component supply from small volume built to mass production.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor’s Degree in Optical, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials and other Engineering or Physics areas.
At least 4 years of combined professional work experience in optical engineering (quality, testing, design, process development, application and reliability, technical marketing, engineering sourcing, product line management).
Experience understanding the product development lifecycles for optical engineering projects.
Experience interfacing with vendors or customers.
Mandarin speaking.
What Will Put You Ahead
In‑depth knowledge and experience working with passive and active optical components (WSS, OCM, EDFA, MEMS, PLC, LCOS, packaging material and technologies, PD, APD, TOSA, ROSA, Wafer Fab, etc) for telecommunication and datacenter applications.
5+ years of industry experience in optical engineering including device design, process development, program management, application engineering and engineering sourcing, product line management, technical marketing/Sales.
Advanced Degree in optical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, etc.
Salary and Location Estimated annual base salary: $115,000 – $175,000. Salary commensurate with experience. Location: San Jose, CA.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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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