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You will help create high-performance interconnect solutions that move data reliably at the speeds required by next-generation systems.\nIn this highly visible role, you will lead module-development work from concept through high-volume production. You will collaborate with signal integrity, hardware, firmware, manufacturing, quality, program management, sales, suppliers, and test-laboratory teams to convert customer and market needs into manufacturable products.\n\nOur Team\nMolex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers solutions and services across data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle, and medical markets. This role will support our Copper Solutions Business Unit.\n\nWhat You Will Do\nLead the electrical and module design of AEC and ACC products, from initial concept and architecture through engineering validation, design validation, qualification, and production launch.\nDevelop micro engineering schedules, identify technical risks, coordinate dependencies, and drive design activities to completion with minimal direction.\nPartner with signal integrity, hardware, firmware, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing-integration, quality, program-management, sales, and laboratory teams to deliver balanced product solutions.\nTranslate inputs from customers, marketing, application engineering, and external partners into product concepts and detailed design requirements.\nDevelop cost-competitive, manufacturable designs that meet electrical, signal-integrity, power, thermal, electromagnetic-interference, reliability, and performance requirements.\nResolve design-for-manufacturability (DFM) issues with process engineering, production engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing sites.\nEngage with leading ASIC vendors and component suppliers to evaluate technologies, interfaces, constraints, and product roadmaps.\nProvide hands-on technical support during prototype builds, laboratory characterization, qualification, and product launch.\nMentor less-experienced engineers and provide technical guidance across multiple new-product-development projects.\nTravel as needed to collaborate with global teams, suppliers, customers, laboratories, and manufacturing sites.\nWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.\n3 + years of experience in electrical or optical module design and development, including demonstrated technical leadership.\nAnalog circuit-design skills and a solid understanding of circuit theory, linear systems, feedback, integrated circuits, and high-speed signaling fundamentals.\nDemonstrated ability to develop engineering solutions involving signal integrity, power integrity, noise, thermal performance, and electromagnetic interference.\nBasic knowledge of printed circuit board materials, fabrication processes, assembly processes, and board-level design cycles.\nLaboratory measurement, troubleshooting, and root-cause-analysis skills.\nExperience developing electronic products in a cross-functional environment.\nAbility to plan complex assignments, manage technical risk, solve problems systematically, and communicate clearly with global stakeholders.\nWhat Will Put You Ahead\nMaster's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.\nDesign experience with high-speed, high-density connectors, cable assemblies, pluggable modules, or interconnect products.\nExperience with active cable architectures, retimers, gearboxes, linear redrivers, or related high-speed ASICs.\nRF or electromagnetic modeling experience using tools such as CST Studio Suite or Ansys HFSS.\nExperience with electronic CAD tools and electronic-system modeling.\nUnderstanding of microprocessors, embedded systems, and real-time-control firmware.\nPractical knowledge of Six Sigma and product-development tools, including design of experiments (DOE) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).\nExperience applying project-management methods to deliver technical work against milestones, dependencies, and deadlines.\nFor this role, we anticipate paying $120,000- $140,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.\nAt 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.\n\nHiring Philosophy\nAll 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.\n\nWho We Are\nAs 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.\nAt 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.\n\nOur Benefits\nOur 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.\nAdditionally, 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.\n\nEqual Opportunities\nEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 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