Design Engineer - Closures

Lisle, Illinois


Employer: Koch Industries
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Your Job

Are you looking to make a connection to your career? Come to Molex where we create connections for life. We use innovation, engineering excellence, commitment to quality and reliability and superior customer experience to improve communication, elevate experiences, and engage and inspire people everywhere.

Molex is seeking a highly motivated Outdoor Enclosure Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience transforming design inputs and specifications for molded outdoor enclosures from our product management team into detailed 3D model designs that are manufacturable and meet industry requirements.

What You Will Do

  • Design and develop molded outdoor enclosures based on provided specifications and input from product management, field engineering, and customers.
  • Oversee creation of detailed engineering drawings and documentation for production.
  • Collaborate with product managers to ensure designs meet market requirements and standards.
  • Conduct design reviews and implement feedback to improve product designs.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to outdoor enclosures.
  • Ensure all designs comply with relevant safety and environmental regulations.
  • Provide technical support during the manufacturing process to address any design-related issues.


Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in the design of molded outdoor enclosures or similar harsh environment plastic parts.
  • Proficiency in parametric modeling (preferably NX) for design and drawing creation.
  • Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes for outdoor enclosures.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to outdoor enclosures.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.


What Will Put You Ahead

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience in the consumer electronics, industrial or telecommunications industry.
  • Familiarity with environmental testing and certification processes for outdoor products.


At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

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.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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 click here for additional information.

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Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 160474
Country: United States
State: Illinois
City: Lisle


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