Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards. Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturizatio n, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge silicon photonics technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, h igh-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks.

Molex leverages its optical experience to produce some of the highest performing, field-proven optical components in the market. We apply our expertise along with our strong mechanical design capabilities to offer a range of products that deliver up to 400-Gbps data rates and compliance with Ethernet, SONET/SDH, Fibre Channel and CPRI standards. Additionally, we design our products to address many market segments, such as data center, access, metro and long-haul applications.

We are hiring an Automation Process Engineer to join our Optical Solutions team. This person will play a key role in making modifications and additions to our automation software that drives our manufacturing equipment. This will be an opportunity to develop skills needed to support our automated machinery and Labview applications.

What You Will Do

• Use machine base function to develop optical automation process for new product
• Perform equipment on site installation and automated test procedures
• Evaluate and monitor production automation equipment performance, its processes and seek improvement plan
• Maintain equipment manuals, SOP, EMS, automated scripts and workflows for process control maintenance and product configuration
• Conduct DOE or engineering tests for new product prototyping
• Make suggestions or proposal to automation design group based on DOE or process findings
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform prevention procedures
• Perform equipment and related process training to technicians and operators
• Use statistical tool to evaluate and analyze machine performance, output efficiency and product quality with related equipment process. Present data and result to multiple manufacturing teams
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to set NPI strategy, activities, timelines and production launch
• Initiate change control board and documentation

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with automation equipment and processes
• Experience in electronics and optical products manufacturing
• Experience with automation systems and components like motion control, vision control, servo/stepper motors and optical instrumentation
• Experience with equipment setup, acceptance test, troubleshooting and support
• Hands on experience of DOE with equipment and prototyping
• Experience performing data analysis
• Experience managing process development with a variety of size and scope

What Will Put You Ahead

• Exposure to Labview in school or work environment
• Experience with machine motion control, vision control and their related language programming
• C/C++ programming experience
• Vision and motion programing skills are a great plus

For this role, we anticipate paying $90,000 - $160,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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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

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