Molex ยท 1 day ago
Director, Advanced Development - Datacom Specialty Solutions
Lisle, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveMolex is a company that creates connections for life through innovation and engineering excellence. The Director of Advanced Development Engineering will lead a strategic group focused on advanced engineering technologies, driving the development and execution of cutting-edge technologies to meet customer needs.
ElectronicsLogisticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Effectively lead a global team (both U.S. and Asia) of engineers managing individuals with diverse backgrounds, experience levels, and cultural perspectives to successfully develop next generation high-speed connectors and cable solutions
Develop strong front-end customer and product management relationships to help understand their future design technology needs and future technical challenges
Collaborate with internal peers and stakeholders to drive/influence the Advanced Development Group technology roadmap
Drive team to develop new technology ideas, patents, and patent strategies that protect the intellectual property of Molex
Help prioritize R&D technology projects based on long term value, alignment with Molex strategies/goals, and anticipated future customer needs
Foster collaboration between R&D, Product Development Engineering, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of R&D initiatives into product development cycles
Identify potential risks and challenges in R&D projects and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively
Provide technical mentorship, training, and guidance to the engineering team
Present innovative concepts and technology development activities to both internal stakeholders and customers
Utilize and drive Principle Based Management to help deliver long-term value for our customer, Molex, and our employees
Qualification
Required
Deep technical expertise in high-speed connectivity products
Strong understanding of commercialization processes
Proven track record in technology development
Stakeholder engagement experience
Risk management skills
Ability to mentor engineering teams
High degree of initiative, creativity, and strategic thinking
Experience leading a global team of engineers
Ability to develop strong front-end customer and product management relationships
Collaborative skills to drive/influence technology roadmap
Experience in developing new technology ideas, patents, and patent strategies
Ability to prioritize R&D technology projects based on long term value
Experience in fostering collaboration between R&D and Product Development Engineering
Ability to identify potential risks and challenges in R&D projects
Experience in providing technical mentorship, training, and guidance to engineering teams
Ability to present innovative concepts and technology development activities to stakeholders and customers
Experience utilizing Principle Based Management to deliver long-term value
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
Molex supplies electronic interconnect solutions and connectivity products for a broad range of industries. It is a sub-organization of Koch, Inc..
Founded in 1938
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-09-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Martin Slark
CEO
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Demond johns
Founder
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