New Product Introduction Process Technician

Molex; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Molex is seeking a New Product Introduction (NPI) Process Technician to join our Hudson, WI team. You will support development, documentation, and improvement of manufacturing processes for new and existing products, collaborating with NPI Engineers, Process Engineers, Design Engineers, Quality, and Manufacturing to build prototypes and transition to production.

You will train operators, perform process validation, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in manufacturing, production, lab, or technical environment.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and read engineering drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing, equipment, or process issues.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing process flows, work instructions, visual aids, and workmanship standards.
• Build prototypes and pilot production assemblies; document steps and observations.
• Support process development by collecting data, performing tests, and reporting results to engineering.
• Train operators on new products, equipment, and processes.
• Support implementation of new products in low-volume manufacturing.
• Perform process audits to ensure compliance with procedures and workmanship requirements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and work with engineering and production teams to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Assist with PFMEA, process validation, DOE, and documentation updates.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment, fixtures, and tooling used in prototype and production builds.
• Assist with equipment qualifications and data collection activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Production.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Reading engineering drawings

Troubleshooting manufacturing issues

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma or military training

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

AutoCAD

SAP

MES

Job description

New Product Introduction Process Technician

Molex LLC is seeking a New Product Introduction (NPI) Process Technician to join our team in Hudson, WI. You may not see our name on the shelves, but our electronic are inside the products you use every day. We work together with the world's innovators to design and manufacture electronic solutions that solve complex technical challenges.

In this role, you will support the development, implementation, documentation, and improvement of manufacturing processes for both new and existing products. Working closely with NPI Engineers, Process Engineers, Design Engineers, Quality, and Manufacturing teams, you will build prototypes, assist with process validation activities, create manufacturing documentation, train operators, and ensure products can be successfully transitioned into production.

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

• Assist with the development and maintenance of manufacturing process flows, work instructions, visual aids, and workmanship standards.
• Build prototypes and pilot production assemblies while documenting process steps, observations, and improvement opportunities.
• Support process development activities by collecting data, performing tests, and reporting results to the engineering team.
• Assist in training operators on new products, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Support implementation of new products within the low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Perform process audits to ensure compliance with established procedures and workmanship requirements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and work with engineering and production teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with PFMEA, process validation, qualification activities, and documentation updates.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tooling used during prototype and production builds.
• Assist with equipment qualifications, process capability studies, and data collection activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Production.
• Support product and process transfers between development and manufacturing environments.
• Maintain organized records, reports, and manufacturing documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Understand, support, and contribute to current Six Sigma, ISO, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Management Systems by following stated policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Support customer and industry audits as required.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One or more years of experience working in a manufacturing, production, laboratory, or technical environment.
• Experience following detailed work instructions, verbal instructions, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing, equipment, or process-related issues.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% as needed.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or military technical training,
• One or more years of experience within the fiber optic industry, including manufacturing, assembly, testing, installation, or troubleshooting.
• Experience building prototypes and supporting new product introduction activities.
• Experience creating or revising work instructions, visual aids, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with fiber preparation, termination, polishing, testing, and inspection processes.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tooling, and automated systems.
• Exposure to PFMEA, process validation, DOE, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience collecting and analyzing manufacturing data to support process improvements.
• Knowledge of SAP, MES, or other manufacturing systems.
• Familiarity with quality systems, ISO requirements, and customer audit expectations.
• Experience supporting production transfers and product launches in a manufacturing environment.

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

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

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 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
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• 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.

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