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Molex is currently seeking a talented Firmware Application Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical role in providing technical support and expertise, as well as influencing our AEC products in the fastest-growing market segment for datacenter networking and AI applications. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the successful integration and utilization of products and solutions within the customer's environment. You will serve as the bridge between technical teams and customers, helping to troubleshoot issues, offer solutions, and build strong customer relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to join a young team on the ground floor and can open a path to additional leadership roles within Molex. Our Team
Molex is looking for a Lead Firmware Application Engineer to support and develop Active cable designs for Hyperscalers. Our business is witnessing tremendous growth owing to the increasing need for cloud services and higher data transfer rates. You will be working under leadership that has been setting and driving industry standards in data centers for more than 30 years. What You Will Do
Work directly with customers and Molex product development teams from product conception to successful customer qualification. Manage communication channels for design-in activity in concert with internal teams. Provide technical support for strategic accounts and drive critical customer issues to resolution, focusing on defining customer requirements (evaluation, validation, and final qualification). Work with engineering teams to define product test requirements based on the customer's application across switch and NIC card combinations. Interpret industry standards, customer requirements, and competitive intelligence to guide product features and performance requirements for customer qualification. Maintain expert knowledge of product applications for transceiver bit rates of 400G and beyond (QSFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP). Mentor application & development engineers on technical challenges in networking module systems. Generate marketing collateral such as data sheets, application notes, and firmware documents. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field. 5+ years of experience as a design/system/applications engineer, with at least 2 years of direct customer-facing experience. Experience in system failure analysis and debugging. Strong knowledge of hardware (electrical, optical, mechanical) and embedded software/firmware. Knowledge of networking PHY layer architecture (Ethernet). Knowledge of transceiver technology and architecture. Hands-on lab experience. Ability to prioritize assignments and work independently. What Will Put You Ahead
Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics. Experience with optical or electrical transceivers, AOC or AEC cable assemblies. Familiarity with high-speed PCB layout, signal integrity, assembly, and manufacturing. Proficiency in programming languages like C and Python. Ability to write automation scripts. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. We challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and reward individual contributions. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data and may vary based on candidate qualifications and location. For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000-225,000, with potential variable pay in bonuses or other forms. Hiring Philosophy
We value diversity of thought, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy. Who We Are
Molex, a Koch company, is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, supporting industries from automotive to healthcare and data communications. Our innovative team helps us deliver solutions across more markets than ever before. Our Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid time off, educational assistance, and more, tailored by region. We support a healthy work-life balance and personal needs. Equal Opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Some roles require passing a drug test and use of E-Verify. Additional information is available here. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and IT
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AEC Firmware Engineer
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Koch . Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Your Job
Molex is currently seeking a talented Firmware Application Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical role in providing technical support and expertise, as well as influencing our AEC products in the fastest-growing market segment for datacenter networking and AI applications. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the successful integration and utilization of products and solutions within the customer's environment. You will serve as the bridge between technical teams and customers, helping to troubleshoot issues, offer solutions, and build strong customer relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to join a young team on the ground floor and can open a path to additional leadership roles within Molex. Our Team
Molex is looking for a Lead Firmware Application Engineer to support and develop Active cable designs for Hyperscalers. Our business is witnessing tremendous growth owing to the increasing need for cloud services and higher data transfer rates. You will be working under leadership that has been setting and driving industry standards in data centers for more than 30 years. What You Will Do
Work directly with customers and Molex product development teams from product conception to successful customer qualification. Manage communication channels for design-in activity in concert with internal teams. Provide technical support for strategic accounts and drive critical customer issues to resolution, focusing on defining customer requirements (evaluation, validation, and final qualification). Work with engineering teams to define product test requirements based on the customer's application across switch and NIC card combinations. Interpret industry standards, customer requirements, and competitive intelligence to guide product features and performance requirements for customer qualification. Maintain expert knowledge of product applications for transceiver bit rates of 400G and beyond (QSFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP). Mentor application & development engineers on technical challenges in networking module systems. Generate marketing collateral such as data sheets, application notes, and firmware documents. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field. 5+ years of experience as a design/system/applications engineer, with at least 2 years of direct customer-facing experience. Experience in system failure analysis and debugging. Strong knowledge of hardware (electrical, optical, mechanical) and embedded software/firmware. Knowledge of networking PHY layer architecture (Ethernet). Knowledge of transceiver technology and architecture. Hands-on lab experience. Ability to prioritize assignments and work independently. What Will Put You Ahead
Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics. Experience with optical or electrical transceivers, AOC or AEC cable assemblies. Familiarity with high-speed PCB layout, signal integrity, assembly, and manufacturing. Proficiency in programming languages like C and Python. Ability to write automation scripts. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. We challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and reward individual contributions. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data and may vary based on candidate qualifications and location. For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000-225,000, with potential variable pay in bonuses or other forms. Hiring Philosophy
We value diversity of thought, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy. Who We Are
Molex, a Koch company, is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, supporting industries from automotive to healthcare and data communications. Our innovative team helps us deliver solutions across more markets than ever before. Our Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid time off, educational assistance, and more, tailored by region. We support a healthy work-life balance and personal needs. Equal Opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Some roles require passing a drug test and use of E-Verify. Additional information is available here. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and IT
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