Product Design Engineer

Flint Hills Resources; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex seeks a Product Design Engineer to develop new and existing products that meet customer expectations and support Senior Engineers on development projects. You will assist with testing, modeling, engineering changes, and technical documentation in a highly visible role.

The position emphasizes leadership in high power connector products, collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing, and requires a mechanical engineering degree and 5+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering or design experience.
• Proficient in 3D modeling to generate 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops new product designs and manages extensions for High Power connectors.
• Provides technical support to customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Coordinates product activities with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and quality.
• Supports product testing by coordinating with reliability lab and collecting samples.
• Performs design verification to meet specification requirements.
• Ensures drawings and product information are accurately released.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modeling

Team collaboration

Problem solving

GD&T understanding

NX CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

BOM software

Job description

Molex is seeking a Product Design Engineer to help in the development of new and existing products that meet or exceed customer expectations, support Senior Engineers and Managers on all projects in development, and assist with product testing, generating models, engineering changes, technical documents etc.

These creative, high-tech leading-edge components are critical for the future space in AI, high power storage, Green energy and Electrification we will use every day changing the world.

Here at Molex, we are leading the industry, with our smart solutions to solve our customers toughest challenges. In this highly visible engineering position, you will join a team of professionals who are passionate to deliver the best products in the world to the market. Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

What You Will Do

• Develops new product designs and manages product extensions focused on our High Power connector product line.


• Provides technical support to customers, suppliers and inside personnel.


• Coordinates product activities with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and quality using the engineering change request (ECR) procedures.


• Support product testing by coordinating with reliability lab (write test request, gather test sample, boards etc.)


• Performs design verification activities to ensure that design meets the specification requirements.


• Checks manufacturing and sales drawings for completeness and accuracy


• Responsible for making sure all products are properly released with accurate information


• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering


• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or design


• Proficient in solid modeling experience to generate 3D models & 2-D drawings


• Demonstrated ability to analyze information and solve problems with sound solutions


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Design experience of electromechanical products such as connectors or switches.


• Knowledge of MM / BOM loading software


• Familiarity with manufacturing processes


• Good knowledge of material properties


• Understanding of GD&T


• NX 3D modeling experience

For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000-140,0000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

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, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and 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.

• 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

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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