Lead Optical Systems Mechanical Engineer

Flint Hills Resources; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable pay bonus

Job summary

Molex seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its R&D team, leading fiber optic system development from concept through industrialization for data centers and hyperscale markets. You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and quality to drive robust designs.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in new product development, strong CAD skills, and a solid grasp of GD&T and FEA. This role emphasizes manufacturability, cost competitiveness, and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in new product development.
• Experience with GD&T and FEA.
• Experience with multiple manufacturing techniques (injection molding, sheet metal, machining).

Responsibilities

• Lead new product design from Concept through Design, Development, Testing, and Industrialization.
• Conduct simulations, prototyping and testing of optical systems that meet performance and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-competitive with DFM/DFA.
• Collaborate with patent attorneys to draft and review patent applications, ensuring accuracy of claims.
• Interface with cross-functional teams in product/project management, manufacturing, procurement, and quality.
• Apply understanding of fiber optic products, installation, and test methods to new projects.

Skills

New product design

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Learning agility

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX/Creo/SolidWorks

DFM/DFX principles

Job description

Molex seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its R&D team, leading fiber optic system development from concept through industrialization for data centers and hyperscale markets. You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and quality to drive robust designs.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in new product development, strong CAD skills, and a solid grasp of GD&T and FEA. This role emphasizes manufacturability, cost competitiveness, and cross-functional teamwork.