Molex · 1 day ago
Fiber Engineering Manager (Eden Prarie, MN)
Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, and they are seeking a Fiber Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in designing and deploying advanced fiber-based solutions for large hyperscalers. This critical leadership role combines technical expertise with team management to deliver innovative fiber infrastructure solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10-15 fiber engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
Oversee the end-to-end design and development of fiber optic solutions targeted at large hyperscale data center customers
Drive technical innovation and ensure alignment with company objectives and customer requirements
Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, operations, and external partners to define engineering roadmaps and deliverables
Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and internal quality processes
Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables to meet deadlines and budget constraints
Monitor performance metrics of the fiber engineering team and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Provide technical expertise and leadership in solving complex fiber optic network challenges
Support recruitment, training, and professional development of engineering staff
Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in fiber optics, hyperscaler infrastructure, and telecom industries
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
10+ years of experience in fiber optic engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role
Proven experience designing and deploying fiber optic solutions for large-scale data centers or hyperscalers
Strong technical knowledge of fiber optics, including single-mode and multi-mode fibers, DWDM, fiber splicing, and network architecture
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience managing cross-disciplinary engineering teams and projects
Proficiency with engineering design tools and software related to fiber optics
Ability to work effectively with remote and on-site teams
Ability to travel 30-50% both domestically and internationally
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant engineering or business discipline
Familiarity with hyperscale data center infrastructure and cloud service provider requirements
Experience with automation and testing frameworks for fiber network design
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards relevant to fiber optic networks
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..
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Funding
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