Optical Process Engineer

Your Job

Molex is looking for an enthusiastic aspiring engineer to fill a highly visible full-time Optical Process Engineer role. This individual will develop and improve processes that integrate, test, qualify, and transfer to manufacturing cutting-edge fiber optic MEMS-based Optical Circuit Switch (OCS) products for the exciting field of AI Cluster and Data Center.

Our Team

Molex, Inc. is a global leader in electronic and optical solutions, providing innovative connectivity solutions for various industries and data center interconnections. In this role, you will work as a member of a dynamic multi-discipline team (product line management, electrical, mechanical, optical, and systems R&D, test development and automation, manufacturing, etc.), with colleagues from cross-continental geographic sites, and interact effectively with internal and external component suppliers

What You Will Do

Under the guidance of Sr. Engineers, contribute to the development, validation, and continuous improvement of system assembly and integration processes. Develop and lead system tests, analyze data and generate reports, and assist in system failure analyses (FAs). Take ownership of house-built test equipment, perform GR&R calibrations and implement preventive maintenances, assist in troubleshooting and upgrades. Support system reliability testing, prepare sample systems and help analyze and report data. Document process Work Instructions (WIs) and SOPs. Provide technical leadership to technicians.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Master's degree or Bachelor's degree program in applied physical science or engineering discipline with an optical orientation and with a graduation date before May 2026.
• Prior internship or lab work experience
• Working knowledge of free space, fiber, or micro-optical components, modules, and/or systems; had experience handling optical parts and measurement instruments.
• Experienced in large data analysis, proficient in one or more of the common data programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C#.
• Capable of operating basic measurement instruments such as optical power meters, OSA, and Oscilloscopes.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Knowledge of MEMS device physics, fabrication, or application is a big plus.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments, Design for Manufacturing, and Design for Test.
• Knowledge of glass, ceramic, metallic materials, and optical adhesives.
• Familiar with opto-mechanics and basic electronics.
• Bilingual fluency in Mandarin

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.

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Hiring Philosophy

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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.

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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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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