Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from individual components and modules to integrated line-cards. We strive for continuous innovation in cutting edge WSS technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth telecom applications and next generation agile optical networks.
We are looking for an Electrical Hardware Engineer to work within a highly capable team of optical, electrical, and mechanical engineers to build the most innovative and complex Wavelength Selective Switches for our international clients.
The Hardware Engineer will be responsible for the overall HW design, specifications and performance of the product and will work in close collaboration with multi-disciplinary team to accomplish that. This position will support all phases of circuit development starting with system requirements and proof of concept throughout implementation, validation and release to production.
The successful candidate will be a resourceful problem solver who is able to work around technical obstacles and work independently with little direct supervision.
What You Will Do

• Design & develop HW for cutting-edge wavelength selective switch (WSS) systems & subsystems from concept through production
• System and low-level electrical design, simulations, components selection
• Balance customer and system requirements, Design for Manufacturing, cross-functional team inputs, industry standard qualification requirements, cost targets, and schedule deadlines
• Inform interdisciplinary team members of mechanical design constraints to arrive at practical design solutions
• Conduct structured design reviews, document design decisions, and plan milestones for HW design delivery
• Research, document and implement new or novel technologies to promote future generation products
• Continuous improvement of existing products
• Production improvements for cost reductions & manufacturability
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis of electrical aspects of product
• Work with Product Lifecycle Management team to scope new opportunities at the conceptual level and act upon customer feedback
• Collaborate with a global team of engineers to foster mutual benefit
• Engage with R&D, sustaining engineering, production teams across multiple global engineering sites
• Collaborate on design tasks & delegate work to global supporting engineering staff
• Guide the PCB layout team with part placement, stack up, and routing requirements. Review the artwork via layout tool and Gerber viewer
• 5% travel (once or twice a year to Asia)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Computer, Systems Design Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years electrical design experience working within a manufacturing and/or engineering organization
• Experience with analog and digital board design
• Experience with electrical schematic and layout tools
• Experience with revision control and structured change/ECO management processes
• Competency with typical laboratory test instrumentation: oscilloscopes, power supplies, meters, etc.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Proficiency with OrCAD CIS
• Experience with FPGA design
• Experience with HW validation, measurements, failure analysis
• Experience with high reliability and critical operation electronics product development
• Experience using scripting languages (TCL, Python) for carrying out verification

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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.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
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