Hardware Engineering Manager - Optical Systems

Molex; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

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Job summary

Molex's Optical Solutions team in Fremont, CA is seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager to lead the electrical engineering team and oversee analog and digital design for high-speed interconnect modules.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration with optical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams, mentor engineers, ensure EMI/EMC compliance, and represent hardware in program reviews while aligning with global product roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years in electrical hardware design (analog or digital) PCB with integrated processors.
• Experience in testing and validation of electrical systems.
• 3+ years in hardware design leadership or Program Management.
• Experience with ISO and industry standards.
• Experience working with global teams; Ability to travel to Asia.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor electrical engineers; help resolve technical issues; set goals and drive performance.
• Oversee electrical design for optical modules, backplanes, line cards and optical interconnect systems.
• Represent hardware team as technical leader in program reviews, gateway readiness reviews, and leadership updates.
• Ensure compliance with Molex quality standards and industry certifications.
• 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.
• Align closely with global cross functional teams from product design roadmap and development status

Skills

Electrical hardware design

Analog & digital design

Program management

ISO standards

Global collaboration

Travel to Asia

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Molex's Optical Solutions team in Fremont, CA is seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager to lead the electrical engineering team and oversee analog and digital design for high-speed interconnect modules.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration with optical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams, mentor engineers, ensure EMI/EMC compliance, and represent hardware in program reviews while aligning with global product roadmaps.