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Molex ยท 19 hours ago

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

positionLisle, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$120K/yr - $160K/yr
date7+ years exp

Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, and they are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced fiber optic interconnect solutions. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop scalable optical solutions and driving continuous improvement in optical design processes.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and validation of fiber optic components and systems, including connectors and cable assemblies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, and product management) to develop scalable optical solutions
Conduct simulations, prototyping, and testing of optical systems to meet performance and reliability standards
Interface with global customers to understand technical requirements and deliver customized solutions
Drive continuous improvement in optical design processes and manufacturing techniques
Stay abreast of industry trends in photonics, silicon photonics, and high-speed data transmission

Qualification

Fiber optic designOptical transmission principlesHigh-speed protocolsProject managementCommunication skillsAutomated optical inspectionCleanroom practicesInjection moldingSheet metal design

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
7+ years of experience in fiber optic design, testing, and integration
Deep understanding of optical transmission principles, insertion loss, return loss, and modal dispersion
Familiarity with high-speed protocols (100G/400G/800G), transceiver technologies, and optical connectors
Strong project management and communication skills

Preferred

Knowledge of automated optical inspection and precision alignment techniques
Background in cleanroom practices and fiber assembly processes
Experience with injection molding and sheet metal design

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance

Company

Molex

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Molex supplies electronic interconnect solutions and connectivity products for a broad range of industries. It is a sub-organization of Koch, Inc..
dateFounded in 1938
location
Lisle, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.molex.com

H1B Sponsorship

Molex has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (73)
2022 (56)
2021 (59)
2020 (63)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2013-09-09Acquired

Leadership Team

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Martin Slark
CEO
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Alexandra Haser
Senior Industry Standards Engineer
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