Hardware Engineer - Opto-Electronics

Molex; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex in Allen, TX is seeking a Hardware Engineer Electrical Engineer to design, test, and support PCB/PCBA. You will contribute to high-speed electrical designs for optical interconnects, work with senior engineers, and participate in cross-functional teams across manufacturing and optics.

The role involves on-site support and ensuring EMI/EC compliance. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 1–5 years of hardware design experience, and a proven ability to develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Python.
• Teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross functional teams.
• At 1-5 years of hardware design experience.

Responsibilities

• Create product interfaces and tests using Python.
• Create technical drawings, schematics, procedures and technical reports, providing clear communication to internal teams.
• Conduct tests and inspections of products and test stations to ensure proper functionality and compliance with specifications.
• Participate in project planning and implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
• Ensure compliance with Molex quality standards and industry certifications.
• Provide on-site support at production facilities.
• Drive signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance.
• Collaborate with optical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams for NPI and production.
• Interface with customers and vendors for technical discussions and component selection.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

Hardware design

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Your Job

Our Optical Solutions team located in Allen, TX is looking for a Hardware Engineer Electrical Engineer to assist in design, test, and support of Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) under the guidance of senior engineers. *

Our team of Hardware Engineers are focused on delivering high-speed electrical design for advanced optical interconnect products including high speed line cards, amplifiers and optical systems. This role combines a high degree of technical leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver cutting-edge solutions for hyperscale data centers and next-generation optical networking systems.

Our Team

Molex is an industry leader in transforming optical network infrastructure with an unwavering commitment to speed, reliability, and performance. We proudly engineer high-performance systems for critical, fast-growing industries including data centers, telecom, medical, and industrial automation. Our team develops an advanced portfolio of optical solutions, ranging from cutting-edge optical connectivity products-such as expanded beam connectors, fiber management, adapters, and hybrid copper/fiber solutions for medical systems-to end-to-end optoelectronic solutions featuring cages, connectors, optical transceivers, and cable assemblies. Supporting extreme data rates from 100 Mbps to 1.6 Tbps across long-haul distances up to 80km+, we deliver complete wavelength management and turnkey OEM solutions. Come join Molex and help build the future of global connectivity

What You Will Do

• Create product interfaces and tests using Python.


• Create technical drawings, schematics, procedures and technical reports, providing clear communication to internal teams.


• Conduct tests and inspections of products and test stations to ensure proper functionality and compliance with specifications.


• Participate in project planning and implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.


• Ensure compliance with Molex quality standards and industry certifications.


• Provide on-site support at production facilities.


• Drive signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance.


• Collaborate with optical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams for NPI and production.


• Interface with customers and vendors for technical discussions and component selection.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering


• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and problem-solving abilities


• Experience with Python


• Teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross functional teams


• At 1-5 years of hardware design experience

What Will Put You Ahead

• Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering

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