Molex
Molex is seeking an innovative Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D team. This team is responsible for the conceptualization of industry leading high‑speed interconnect solutions and products focused on rapidly growing markets in cloud computing, AI, and hyperscale applications. Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals who thrive in an environment of constant learning and innovation. A successful applicant will have the ability to appropriately plan and see assignments through to completion with minimal direction, provide leadership to other team members; develop timing, meet project schedules, manage risks, and systematically solve problems of a complex scope.
What You Will Do
Design and develop innovative interconnect products, including high speed connectors, connector cable assemblies, and miscellaneous related mechanical hardware for AI/Cloud applications.
Work with external customers to help define new project opportunities and strategize on overall design.
Lead new product development, debug, release, and validate product design.
Perform engineering analyses and tests and submit product for screen and qualification testing in the reliability lab.
Provide technical support to consolidate inputs from Marketing, customers, and external consultants into product concepts and detailed requirements.
Present concepts and detailed requirements internally and to customers to obtain support for development of major new products.
Follow all product development steps from concept inception, refinement of detailed product design, supply tooling group models and drawings for quoting and tool build.
Work with component suppliers to ensure product function, quality, and cost‑effectiveness.
Responsible for follow‑up, documentation, publishing, and expediting all action items of a new product program.
Provide technical support to evaluate new materials for interconnect technologies.
Interface with internal departments (manufacturing, quality, reliability lab, and marketing), and external suppliers to ensure design objectives are met in a timely manner and assist by providing product information, engineering samples and technical advice.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
A demonstrated ability to learn quickly and make logical, data‑based decisions when presented with novel tasks and requirements.
5+ years experience in electro‑mechanical product design and development with proven technical leadership.
Proven track record of developing innovative solutions.
Experience defining, executing, and interpreting design validation plans & reports (DVP&R).
Familiarity with defining and interpreting Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Expert in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and concepts within industry.
Demonstrated utilization of statistical Tolerance Analyses.
Experience with advanced parametric 3D CAD systems (NX, Creo, Solidworks, CATIA, etc.).
Design experience with high‑volume products manufactured using a subset of the following processes: progressive die stamping, injection molding, die casting, insert molding, automated assembly.
Desire to learn, be challenged and interact in a cross functional team environment.
What Will Put You Ahead
Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field.
10+ years experience in electro‑mechanical product design and development with proven technical leadership.
History of working within an international organization and/or working with international suppliers & team members.
Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
Familiarity with correlating simulated results to measured test results.
Design experience with high speed (112Gb/s+), high density connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect products.
Knowledge of regulatory agency testing requirements (UL, CSA, EIA, etc.).
Good understanding and practical knowledge of Six Sigma quality development tools and principles (DOE, FMEA, etc.).
Experience with design & analysis of compliant mechanisms.
Understanding and application of sound project management techniques managing projects to timelines, due dates and deadlines.
Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Minitab.
Design experience with products manufactured using the following processes: progressive die stamping, injection molding, and insert molding.
Benefits Competitive salary range: $95,000 – $140,000 per year with variable pay. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation, and educational assistance.
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. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).
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. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading‑edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
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.
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What You Will Do
Design and develop innovative interconnect products, including high speed connectors, connector cable assemblies, and miscellaneous related mechanical hardware for AI/Cloud applications.
Work with external customers to help define new project opportunities and strategize on overall design.
Lead new product development, debug, release, and validate product design.
Perform engineering analyses and tests and submit product for screen and qualification testing in the reliability lab.
Provide technical support to consolidate inputs from Marketing, customers, and external consultants into product concepts and detailed requirements.
Present concepts and detailed requirements internally and to customers to obtain support for development of major new products.
Follow all product development steps from concept inception, refinement of detailed product design, supply tooling group models and drawings for quoting and tool build.
Work with component suppliers to ensure product function, quality, and cost‑effectiveness.
Responsible for follow‑up, documentation, publishing, and expediting all action items of a new product program.
Provide technical support to evaluate new materials for interconnect technologies.
Interface with internal departments (manufacturing, quality, reliability lab, and marketing), and external suppliers to ensure design objectives are met in a timely manner and assist by providing product information, engineering samples and technical advice.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
A demonstrated ability to learn quickly and make logical, data‑based decisions when presented with novel tasks and requirements.
5+ years experience in electro‑mechanical product design and development with proven technical leadership.
Proven track record of developing innovative solutions.
Experience defining, executing, and interpreting design validation plans & reports (DVP&R).
Familiarity with defining and interpreting Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Expert in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and concepts within industry.
Demonstrated utilization of statistical Tolerance Analyses.
Experience with advanced parametric 3D CAD systems (NX, Creo, Solidworks, CATIA, etc.).
Design experience with high‑volume products manufactured using a subset of the following processes: progressive die stamping, injection molding, die casting, insert molding, automated assembly.
Desire to learn, be challenged and interact in a cross functional team environment.
What Will Put You Ahead
Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field.
10+ years experience in electro‑mechanical product design and development with proven technical leadership.
History of working within an international organization and/or working with international suppliers & team members.
Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
Familiarity with correlating simulated results to measured test results.
Design experience with high speed (112Gb/s+), high density connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect products.
Knowledge of regulatory agency testing requirements (UL, CSA, EIA, etc.).
Good understanding and practical knowledge of Six Sigma quality development tools and principles (DOE, FMEA, etc.).
Experience with design & analysis of compliant mechanisms.
Understanding and application of sound project management techniques managing projects to timelines, due dates and deadlines.
Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Minitab.
Design experience with products manufactured using the following processes: progressive die stamping, injection molding, and insert molding.
Benefits Competitive salary range: $95,000 – $140,000 per year with variable pay. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation, and educational assistance.
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. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).
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. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading‑edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
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.
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