Senior Optical Mechanical Engineer - Fiber Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Molex is seeking an innovative Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Optical Connectivity Group. You will lead new fiber optic product design from concept through design, development, testing, and industrialization, applying DFM/DFA and GD&T to ensure manufacturability and reliability.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, procurement, quality, and project management, perform simulations and testing, and contribute to patent filings as needed.

Qualifications

• For this role, a BS in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years in new product development and mechanical design.
• Strong background in tolerancing, FEA, and high-precision components.
• Experience with multiple manufacturing methods (injection, sheet metal, machining).

Responsibilities

• Lead new product design from Concept through Design, Development, Testing, and Industrialization per Molex process.
• Conduct simulations, prototyping and testing to meet performance and reliability specs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing for DFM/DFA and cost-competitiveness.
• Interface with patent attorneys to draft and review patent applications.
• Work with cross-functional teams across product management, procurement, and quality.

Skills

Parametric modeling

DFM/DFA

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX/Creo/SolidWorks

Job description

Molex is seeking an innovative Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Optical Connectivity Group. You will lead new fiber optic product design from concept through design, development, testing, and industrialization, applying DFM/DFA and GD&T to ensure manufacturability and reliability.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, procurement, quality, and project management, perform simulations and testing, and contribute to patent filings as needed.