Engineering Technician - Molex

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards. Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design 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 Engineering Technician to join our Optical Systems Business Unit (OSBU). In this role, the successful candidate will be part of a world-class engineering team contributing to the development of the next generation coherent and PAM4 optical transceivers. The successful candidate will perform tasks such as module assembly and routine optical/electrical testing under the direction of engineering staff.

What You Will Do

• Support the development and testing of new and existing transceiver products to meet customer expectations
• Management of the R&D laboratory to ensure it's in good running order
• Purchasing equipment, consumable materials, etc.
• Ensure that critical equipment is calibrated per Molex's quality procedures
• Maintain inventory control of components and tools
• Manage the lab network (PC & Equipment) with IT team
• Perform assembly, inspection and testing of optical transceiver products under the direction of the R&D engineers
• Perform shipping process for customers or for equipment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School diploma or equivalent GED
• 3+ years of Lab experience with industry knowledge of electrical components and testing
• Self-starter, organized with an interest in learning
• Ability to multi-task
• Great communication skill

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in optical transceivers and optical testing

For this role, we anticipate paying $27-$40 per hour. 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.

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