Molex · 9 hours ago
Product Design Engineer
Lisle, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yrMolex is a global leader in electronic solutions, offering a wide range of services for various markets. They are seeking an experienced Product Design Engineer to join their Copper Solutions I/O team, focusing on designing high-speed connector and cable systems for data storage and telecommunications. The role involves leading projects from concept to production while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative products.
ElectronicsLogisticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Be a team member in a global organization designing and developing leading edge new products and components for the high-speed cable and connector industry
Design and develop new interconnect products, including high speed connectors, connector cable assemblies, and miscellaneous related mechanical hardware for datacom and telecom applications such as hubs, servers, switches, routers, HBA servers, and RAIDS
Interface with cross functional team members in our signal integrity team, manufacturing integration team, program management, sales organization, state of the art test laboratories, high tech R&D model shop, manufacturing and senior leadership teams
Collaborate to develop cost competitive and creative designs with the manufacturing, and signal integrity team that are efficient to manufacture while meeting our high-performance market requirements
Develop product and application specifications documents for testing that meet our customer requirements
Support Manufacturing and Quality Assurance during product launches and have travel opportunities to visit our manufacturing sites and meet the global team
Create relationships with senior leadership, cross functional team members and peers through team building activities and growth opportunities operating as One Molex Team
Follow all product development steps from concept inception, refinement of detailed product design, supply tooling group models and drawings for quoting and tool build
Responsible for follow-up, documentation, publishing, and expediting all action items of a new product program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience in mechanical design from initial concept through production
Experience creating prototypes and simulations
Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) within industry
Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and concepts within industry
Experience with advanced parametric 3D CAD systems in industry
Work experience with plastic injection molding, sheet metal, and other materials
Desire to learn, be challenged and interact in a cross functional team environment
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field
Siemens NX experience
Design experience with high speed, high-density connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect products
Design experience with products manufactured utilizing electroplating and automated assembly
Knowledge of regulatory agency testing requirements
Good understanding and practical knowledge of Six Sigma quality development tools and principles (DOE, FMEA, etc.)
Understanding and application of sound project management techniques managing projects to timelines, due dates and deadlines
Design experience with products manufactured using some of the following processes: progressive die stamping, injection molding, die casting and insert molding
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
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-09-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Martin Slark
CEO
Alexandra Haser
Senior Industry Standards Engineer
Recent News
2026-01-22
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