Automation Technician (Crimping Department)

Molex; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking an Automation Technician on the Crimping team to support product development by producing, inspecting, and documenting prototype leads and validation samples used for testing and engineering evaluations.

In this role, you will leverage your mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and measurement expertise to ensure prototype samples meet quality, dimensional, and performance requirements before being released to internal customers and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing, laboratory, testing, wire-processing, or crimping equipment.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Experience using precision measurement tools to document measurements and observations.
• Working knowledge of dimensional measurement and tolerancing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot automated and semi-automated crimping machines and tooling.
• Produce prototype leads and validation parts that meet customer requirements and specs.
• Use calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, microscopes, and pull-force testers for inspections.
• Read drawings and setup sheets to ensure accurate sample production; document results.
• Verify conformance through dimensional inspections and visual evaluations.
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and internal customers to share measurement findings and status.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve process consistency.

Skills

Precision measurement

Reading drawings

Documentation of measurements

Dimensional inspection

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical comparators

Microscopes

Pull-force testing equipment

Job description

Your Job

As an Automation Technician on our Crimping team, you will support product development by producing, inspecting, and documenting prototype leads and validation samples used for testing and engineering evaluations. In this role, you will leverage your mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and measurement expertise to ensure prototype samples meet quality, dimensional, and performance requirements before being released to internal customers and engineering teams.

Our Team

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

What You Will Do

• Set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot automated and semi-automated crimping machines, wire-processing equipment, applicators, and related tooling
• Produce prototype leads, crimped samples, and validation parts that meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, and quality standards
• Utilize precision inspection and measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, microscopes, pneumatic crimp calipers, and pull-force testing equipment
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, setup sheets, tooling specifications, customer requests, and work instructions to ensure accurate sample production
• Verify product conformance through dimensional inspections, visual evaluations, and documentation of measurement results
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and basic maintenance to support equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Collaborate with engineering and internal customers to communicate project status, resolve material or process issues, and share measurement findings
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance process consistency

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience operating manufacturing, laboratory, testing, wire-processing, or crimping equipment
• Experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, comparators, or microscopes
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, work instructions, and production documentation
• Working knowledge of dimensional measurement and tolerancing concepts
• Experience accurately documenting measurements, observations, and technical findings

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience operating automated or semi-automated crimping equipment
• Experience with wire-processing equipment, applicators, and crimp tooling
• Experience supporting prototype, validation, laboratory, or product development activities
• Knowledge of electrical connector, terminal, or wire harness manufacturing processes
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and identifying root causes of quality issues
• Experience participating in continuous improvement or process optimization efforts

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 here.

Who We Are

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

At 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.

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 here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).