Associate Materials Innovation Engineer

Molex

Lisle (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation

Educational assistance

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Job summary

Molex in Lisle, IL is seeking an Associate Innovation Engineer to drive advanced materials development, testing methods, and engineering solutions for product innovation, reliability, and manufacturing excellence. You will collaborate across product engineering, manufacturing, quality, and innovation teams to tackle complex technical challenges and accelerate technology development.

The role emphasizes material characterization, experimental design, data analysis, and cross-functional

Qualifications

Knowledge and expertise in Materials Science or related technical field.
Experience in materials characterization, product testing, manufacturing, or engineering development.
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
Experience in using experimental design to support engineering decisions.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead investigations into material behavior, performance, and reliability across metals, polymers, plating, and emerging materials.
Develop and execute experimental plans and material digital twins to evaluate new materials, processes, and technologies.
Support strategic innovation initiatives by identifying and validating technologies that improve product performance, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
Contribute technical expertise to innovation projects from concept through implementation.
Conduct structured root cause analysis and failure investigations using engineering and scientific methods.
Perform material characterization and laboratory evaluation using microscopy, mechanical testing, and related analytical techniques.
Apply statistical methods and data analysis to identify trends, quantify risks, and support decision-making.
Use simulation and modeling tools to model product performance and validate design decisions.
Design, execute, and interpret product and material validation testing.
Develop test methods, protocols, and acceptance criteria to ensure reliable performance.
Support verification and validation activities in partnership with product engineering teams.
Document test results and communicate technical recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
Capture, organize, and share technical knowledge to strengthen Molex engineering capabilities.
Develop technical guidance, best practices, and training materials for engineers and technical teams.
Contribute to enterprise knowledge systems and material intelligence initiatives.
Partner with product development, manufacturing, supplier quality, operations, digital and business teams to address technical challenges.
Provide materials and testing expertise during product development programs.
Collaborate with external suppliers, laboratories, universities, and industry partners as appropriate.
Influence technical decisions through data-driven recommendations and sound engineering judgment.