Principal Mechanical Engineer

Molex is seeking an experienced mechanical Principal Engineer to design our industry leading high-speed connector and cable systems for our big data and hyperscale customers. These creative, high-tech leading-edge components are critical for the data superhighways existence we use every day changing the world. Here at Molex, we are leading the industry, with our smart data solutions to solve our customers toughest challenges. In this highly visible engineering position, you will join a team of professionals who are passionate to deliver the best products in the world to the market. Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

Our Team

As a Principal Engineer you will be responsible to design, model, analyze, characterize high-speed connectors, cables, and systems within our Copper Solutions IO enterprise division team. In this role you will provide technical expertise in connector, cable design for the exponentially growing data storage systems and telecommunications market. This is a dynamic group of highly skilled professionals that will provide an opportunity for constant learning and innovation. This role will be leading projects from idea to high volume production. These new products drive the industry making a big impact on our customers and their products. The successful applicant will have the ability to appropriately plan and see assignments through to completion with minimal direction, provide leadership to other team members; develop timing, meet project schedules, manage risks, accurately quote design, and systematically solve problems of a complex scope.

The primary location for this position is the Lisle Design Center (Lisle Illinois) or the Arkansas Design Center (Conway AR)- Molex offers a very flexible work environment to also suit our talent needs.

What You Will Do

• 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
• Working independently to 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
• You will be expected to interface with professional cross functional team members in our signal integrity team, manufacturing integration team, program management, sales organization, state of the art test laboratories, R&D model shop, manufacturing and senior leadership teams
• Present concepts, presentations, detailed requirements internally and to customers to obtain support for development of major new products
• Perform design verification activities, predictive analytics for mechanical and electrical requirements
• 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
• Provide leadership, support, and guide less experienced team members on multiple NPD projects
• Work with marketing and external customers to help define new project opportunities and strategize on overall design
• Provide application and technical support to consolidate inputs from Marketing, customers, and external consultants into product concepts and detailed requirements
• Drive IP submissions with our legal team

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 12+ years' experience in electro-mechanical product design and development with proven technical leadership within high speed datacom electronics industries
• Deep experience with design validation testing and end of life testing requirements
• In depth knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and use of Tolerance Analyses GD&T
• Experience with advanced parametric 3D CAD systems
• Deep design experience with products manufactured using the some of the following processes: progressive die stamping, injection molding, die casting, reel to reel plating and insert molding along with their respective process capabilities, ability to challenge processes
• Desire to learn, be challenged and interact in a cross functional team environment ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely
• Strong working knowledge of signal integrity properties, impedance, insertion loss, return loss and cross talk
• Familiarity with working on PCBA's and reflow SMT technology.
• Strong understanding and practical knowledge of Six Sigma quality development tools and principles (DOE, FMEA, etc.)
• Familiarity with working on tear downs, failure analysis tools (SEM, FIB, FTIR, Cross sectioning)
• Experience submitting confidential IP and working with Patent Attorneys
• Ability to set boundaries on development timelines and tasks for deliverables

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field
• Siemens NX experience
• Deep 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 (e.g., UL/CSA, NEBS, EMC/EMI requirements)
• Master Black Belt in product design and development
• Strong track record of decision-making capabilities for new product development in the high speed industry
• White papers on industry leading technology and accreditations/industry acknowledgements

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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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all 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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