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Our business is witnessing tremendous growth owing to the increasing need for cloud services and higher data transfer rates. You will be working under leadership that has been setting and driving industry standards in data centers for more than 30 years.\n\nWhat You Will Do\nHardware Design of High-Speed PCBs utilizing communications chipsets and microcontrollers, along with associated memory, clocking and power components.\nWork closely with signal integrity and mechanical engineers to develop next-generation 112-336G high-speed interconnect active subsystems and modules.\nOversee the digital and power aspects of PCB Layout.\nCollaborate with the firmware development and product test teams.\nTroubleshoot and resolve hardware related issues from initial board bring-up through product validation, and to factory/field issues.\nCreate test plans and perform hardware design validation tests.\nSupport fabrication and assembly from first prototypes through volume production.\nAssist with production handover and provide support for released products.\n\nWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)\nProven experience in developing high speed mixed signal hardware platforms.\nExperience with designs incorporating DSP’s, SoC’s, and Processors.\nExperience creating Schematics, managing PCB Constraints, and reviewing PCB Layouts (Cadence Allegro preferred).\nExperience with Power Integrity simulation and PDN Design (ANSYS SiWave preferred).\nExperience with Signal Integrity simulation using IBIS models.\nStrong troubleshooting and debugging skills.\nExperience with initial board bring up and performing Hardware Validation Tests.\nExperience collaborating with Mechanical, SI, Firmware, and Test teams.\nKnowledge of the full product development lifecycle.\nAbility to multi-task, problem solve as well as develop and meet project schedules.\nTeam player who can lead and work independently when needed.\nExcellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.\n\nWhat Will Put You Ahead\nExperience with pluggable modules like QSFP/QSFP-DD/OSFP, or PCIe\nExperience mentoring or supervising Engineers or Technicians\nThis position does not qualify for VISA Sponsorship.\nFor this role, we anticipate paying $140,000 - $180,000 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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