Automation Technician: Crimping & Prototyping

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

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.