Senior Optical Transceiver Quality Engineer

Molex; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Principal Design Quality Engineer to ensure quality, reliability, and manufacturability of next‑gen optical transceivers. You will partner with engineering, operations, and suppliers to drive robust product development and superior field performance.

The role requires extensive expertise in high‑speed optical modules, design assurance methodologies, and a passion for mature, reliable processes that satisfy customers and markets.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical, Optical, Physics or related field.
• 10+ years in quality, reliability, product, or design engineering.
• Strong understanding of optical components, modules and transceiver manufacturing processes.
• Expert in FMEA, reliability testing, root cause analysis and data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning and assurance across the product lifecycle.
• Drive FMEA/risk assessments and design for reliability practices.
• Provide technical leadership for reliability, failure analysis, and corrective actions.
• Review and approve design changes, qualifications, and manufacturing readiness.
• Influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership on quality and risk decisions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing to ensure quality requirements are met.

Skills

Quality engineering

FMEA

Reliability engineering

Design for Reliability

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Design verification

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Optical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Reliability testing equipment

Quality management tools

Job description

Molex is seeking a Principal Design Quality Engineer to ensure quality, reliability, and manufacturability of next‑gen optical transceivers. You will partner with engineering, operations, and suppliers to drive robust product development and superior field performance.

The role requires extensive expertise in high‑speed optical modules, design assurance methodologies, and a passion for mature, reliable processes that satisfy customers and markets.