Molex
Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field‑proven optical transmission solutions from components, modules to subsystems. Our team is dedicated to continuous innovation in optical component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation. We provide cutting edge technology with optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high‑density, high‑bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing.
Molex is seeking an Engineer Assistant to support our R&D teams developing cutting edge optical components and modules. The Assistant Engineer will support lab activities to support design, transition to production, and testing of optical transceivers. The Assistant Engineer will assist engineers with lab maintenance, procurement, rework, management of test equipment, and routine optical/electrical testing. This may include: set up laboratory experiments, process the data, and report results; document work instructions; ensure components are adequately inspected and qualified; track materials and component supplies and work with multi‑disciplinary team.
What You Will Do
Engineering support: supporting engineers with design, prototyping, production, and testing
Lab maintenance: keeping the lab organized, ensuring instrument calibration, and maintaining test setups
Procurement: ordering parts, materials, and instruments, tracking inventories, and managing components used in R&D lab
Rework: assisting in modifying or repairing PCB boards, fiber optic assemblies, and/or electronic components
Test equipment management: setting up, labeling, maintaining, calibrating, and scheduling the use of test instruments
Optical/electrical testing: running measurements, and collecting data
Shipping process: working with shipping department for vendors/customers/our purchases
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field
At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in an electronic or testing lab
Experience with optical transceivers
Understanding of basic electrical principles
Experience managing inventory
Experience calibrating equipment
Experience running electronic tests
What Will Put You Ahead
Experience working with Optical Transceivers
Laboratory experience or equivalent experience working with optical transceivers or optical communication systems is highly desired
For this role, we anticipate paying $80,000 - $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).
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Molex is seeking an Engineer Assistant to support our R&D teams developing cutting edge optical components and modules. The Assistant Engineer will support lab activities to support design, transition to production, and testing of optical transceivers. The Assistant Engineer will assist engineers with lab maintenance, procurement, rework, management of test equipment, and routine optical/electrical testing. This may include: set up laboratory experiments, process the data, and report results; document work instructions; ensure components are adequately inspected and qualified; track materials and component supplies and work with multi‑disciplinary team.
What You Will Do
Engineering support: supporting engineers with design, prototyping, production, and testing
Lab maintenance: keeping the lab organized, ensuring instrument calibration, and maintaining test setups
Procurement: ordering parts, materials, and instruments, tracking inventories, and managing components used in R&D lab
Rework: assisting in modifying or repairing PCB boards, fiber optic assemblies, and/or electronic components
Test equipment management: setting up, labeling, maintaining, calibrating, and scheduling the use of test instruments
Optical/electrical testing: running measurements, and collecting data
Shipping process: working with shipping department for vendors/customers/our purchases
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field
At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in an electronic or testing lab
Experience with optical transceivers
Understanding of basic electrical principles
Experience managing inventory
Experience calibrating equipment
Experience running electronic tests
What Will Put You Ahead
Experience working with Optical Transceivers
Laboratory experience or equivalent experience working with optical transceivers or optical communication systems is highly desired
For this role, we anticipate paying $80,000 - $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).
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