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Senior Mechanical Engineer
 Molex | |
$100,000.00 - $175,000.00 / yr
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life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, California, Fremont | |
 Jan 31, 2025 | |
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Your Job
Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards. Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing. In Fremont, CA, we serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing next generation optical modules to support 5G Networks. We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. We are expanding our capabilities to accelerate our leading-edge optical networking capabilities. We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who will design, review, and improve a variety of optical equipment, and other advanced optical networking systems and data communications networks. What You Will Do * Design, model, and optimize the mechanical structure, specifically for designing fixtures and tooling. * Perform a variety of engineering tasks such as generate mechanical designs and models, technical documents, reports, and presentations, perform tolerance analysis, generate engineering changes, release drawings for fabrication, evaluate vendors, analyze issues and determine root cause. * Work with different process teams to optimize and finalize design for full production and to meet all specifications * Provide assembly or processing procedure technical guidance to engineers and technicians. Provide technical support for vendors and suppliers * Support process development and production teams * Perform and/or support tooling and fixture design verification, reliability, and failure analysis to ensure that design meets all specifications and customer requirements Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. * 5+ years of experience in tooling and fixture design with proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD for creating 3D models, 2D drawings, and assembly drawings, specifically in precision assembly environments. * Understanding and application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for mechanical integrity and structural simulations, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) for highly precise and detailed designs for optical elements. * Familiarity with metrology tools, such as CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines), interferometers, or optical profilometers for quality control. * Experience with thermal management and vibration control in fixture design for optical systems, ensuring stability and accuracy in assembly. * Extensive experience working with optical devices, including lenses, sensors, fiber optics, or laser systems, and troubleshooting mechanical issues in optical assemblies. * Proven expertise in precision machining, assembly fixtures, and tooling for optical components or systems. * Understanding of materials used in optical systems, including glass, ceramics, silicon, plastics, and composites. * Familiarity with manufacturing processes like sheet-metal, injection molding, ultra-precision machining, laser cutting, and 3D printing for fixture or tooling fabrication. What Will Put You Ahead * Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. * Experience with surface finishing and coating processes for components that will interact with optical systems. * Experience working in cleanroom environments or highly controlled manufacturing processes. * Knowledge of adhesive bonding techniques, curing methods, and how they apply to optical assemblies. * Understanding of optical alignment processes. For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $175,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At 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. Hiring Philosophy All 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 [1] here. 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 [2] 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 click [3] here for additional information. 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