Your Job
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to work within a highly capable team of mechanical, optical and electrical engineers to build the most innovative and complex Wavelength Selective Switches for our international clients. The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement the design of optical modules and assemblies and will have a good understanding of processes used to develop and manufacture complex products composed of mechanical, electrical, and optical components.
The Mechanical Engineer will gain knowledge and be responsible for the overall mechanical design, specifications, and performance of developing products and assemblies for use in telecom applications and next generation agile optical networks.
Our Team
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, and flexible optical networks.
What You Will Do
Design & develop cutting-edge wavelength selective switch (WSS) systems & subsystems from concept through production:
- 3D modeling of product & fixturing
- Balance customer requirements, Design for Manufacturing, cross-functional team inputs, industry standard qualification requirements, cost targets, and schedule deadlines
- Set up and run simplified thermal & structural simulations
- 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 mechanical design delivery
- 2D specifications (manufacturing drawings) including GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Maintain proper design version control in PDM systems
- Configuration control of Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Engineering change management (ECOs) in product lifecycle management systems
- Research, document and implement new or novel technology & manufacturing techniques to promote future generation products
Continuous improvement of existing WSS modules:
- Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis of mechanical aspects of product
- Design production improvements for cost reductions & manufacturability
- Work closely with suppliers to resolve any issues related to performance, fabrication, qualification status, and cost of components
- 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, and advanced simulation teams across multiple global engineering sites
- Collaborate on design tasks & delegate work to global supporting engineering staff
- Become a source of global technical expertise in WSS design and manufacturing
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 2 years mechanical design experience
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5-2009
- Knowledge of materials science and materials selection (engineering grade metals, plastics, finishing, and plating)
- Working knowledge of complex tolerance studies
- Experience with revision control and structured change/ECO management processes
- Knowledge of design for manufacturing and part fabrication techniques, including CNC machining (milling/turning), EDM, injection molding, and rapid prototyping
- Experience working in cross-functional teams
- Attention to detail and critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
What Will Put You Ahead
- Proficiency with Creo Parametric
- Experience with bottom-up design methodology
- Experience with hands-on machining & fabrication, including milling, turning, additive manufacturing, and assembly
- Familiarity with simulation and data analysis tools for finite element, thermal, vibration, and stress analysis (Solidworks Simulation, Creo Mechanica, ANSYS)
- Experience with precision glass/metal interface design and assembly techniques (structural/thermal considerations, safety factor calculations, epoxy choice and analysis)
- Experience in opto-mechanical system alignment and fixturing
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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.
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 visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
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