Technical Partnership Development Manager - Optical Solutions - Molex

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven optical communication solutions from optical components, passive and active optical modules to integrated line-cards. Our team is dedicated to continuous innovation in optical component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation. We provide cutting edge technology with a comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks

As a part of supply chain management, the Manager of Technical Partnership Development will work closely with our R&D and PLM team to develop technology partnerships in the optical component market to enable technology and product advancement and sustainable growth with cost effective solutions for Wavelength Management Product families within OSBU. This is an opportunity for an individual to develop and evaluate optical, mechanical and electrical components and technology partners. This person will also support and recommend technologies and partners for new product development and mass production.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for Wavelength Management product lines; explore and identify technologies and optical components suitable for existing and next gen inter- and intra- hyperscale datacenter and telecommunication market.
• Provide technical guidance to supply chain management teams on passive optical components and providing sourcing needs for PLM and Engineering leaders.
• Act a technical and commercial liaison for NPD and NPI projects between vendor and Molex Engineering/PLM teams on technology assessment, specifiations, schedule, capacity, price, commercial terms and agreement with the support of Molex global and optical Supply Chain Management team.
• Work closely with Global teams, especially Zhuhai, China purchasing and production teams to coordinate component supply from small volume built to mass production.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Optical, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials and other Engineering or Physics areas.
• At least 4 years of combined professional work experience in optical engineering (quality, testing, design, process development, application and reliability), technical marketing, engineering sourcing, product line management.
• Experience understanding the product development lifecycles for optical engineering projects
• Experience interfacing with vendors or customers.
• Mandarin speaking.

What Will Put You Ahead

• In-depth knowledge and experience working with Passive and active optical components (WSS, OCM, EDFA, MEMS, PLC, LCOS, packaging material and technologies, PD, APD, TOSA, ROSA, Wafer Fab, etc) for Telecommunication and Datacenter applications.
• 5+ years of industry experience in Optical Engineering including device design, process development, program management, application engineering and engineering sourcing, product line management, technical marketing/Sales.
• Advanced Degree in Optical engineering, Electrical engineering, mechanical Engineering, physics, etc.

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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.

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Equal Opportunities

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