Software Engineering Supervisor

Your Job

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer Supervisor to provide on-site technical, software, and systems support within our manufacturing plant. In this role, you will lead a team ensuring smooth operation of production software, testing systems, and digital tools that enable the development, manufacturing, and qualification of high-speed electrical interconnects. Your team will work closely with plant engineers, technicians, operators, and the global Software Solutions Group to maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance mission-critical applications.

Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, a hands-on mindset, and a passion for supporting manufacturing operations through reliable software tools and engineering workflows.

Our Team

You will be part of the Software Solutions Group (SSG)-the core software and digital engineering function within the Copper Solutions Business Unit (CSBU) under the Datacom & Specialty Solutions (DSS) division. As the core software team, we collaborate across the organization to deliver production setup applications for product families and stand-alone tools that address challenges in every area of the business.

The SSG collaborates across global engineering, testing, and manufacturing teams to deliver production-ready software, plant-floor applications, and engineering tools that support all areas of the business.

What You Will Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team responsible for supporting Python-based desktop and manufacturing software used across Molex plants.
• Oversee and prioritize troubleshooting for production test stations, automation software, data acquisition, and validation workflows, ensuring rapid response and minimizing downtime.
• Ensure the team effectively addresses software bugs, user issues, and plant-floor disruptions while coordinating escalations with SSG engineering.
• Extend existing tools and build new features for plant users-prioritizing usability, performance, and maintainability-while following SSG development practices including code reviews and verification/validation.
• Support deployment, testing, and verification of new software features or releases on the plant floor.
• Work with electrical, mechanical, and signal-integrity engineers to support test system stability and ensure accurate data collection.
• Document troubleshooting steps, maintain support logs, and communicate recurring issues to SSG for larger enhancements.
• Conduct basic code reviews, functional testing, and validation checks when rolling out updates.
• Analyze test results and collaborate on implementing software improvements to enhance reliability and production efficiency.
• Contribute feedback from plant users to help shape the development of scalable tools and future improvements.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5+ years of experience supporting engineering or manufacturing environments, including exposure to test systems or production software.
• Practical experience with Python, including the ability to understand, maintain, and modify scripted tools or applications.
• Familiarity with software architecture principles related to usability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Fluency in English & Mandarin
• Natural Leader with sense of ownership and accountability
• Experience with Git, SVN, or other source control tools.
• Understanding of standard software verification and validation practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly explain technical information to diverse teams.
• Analytical problem-solving skills, including the ability to test assumptions, interpret results, and recommend corrective actions.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation and reporting.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience supporting manufacturing test equipment, electrical interconnects, or automated test systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams.
• Exposure to creating or executing test cases and validation procedures.
• Familiarity with scientific Python tools (NumPy, Pandas, Anaconda).
• Ability to develop reusable scripts, libraries, or utilities that support engineering tasks.
• Hands-on experience in a plant or production support role, especially in electronics, testing, or quality assurance environments.

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