Enterprise Solutions Architect (Hardware)

About the role

The Enterprise Solutions group within Molex’s Copper Solutions Business Unit (CSBU) is looking for a Backplane Solutions Architect to join the team. This role is part of a dynamic and growing group that is pioneering the migration of next generation technologies and Enterprise technologies supporting 224G applications.

Responsibilities

• Molex as a preferred design partner in high-speed backplane and near package solutions, providing consultative design solutions and demonstrating the value of Molex’s offerings tailored to our hyperscale customer needs.
• Collaborate with global sales teams to promote Molex’s backplane solutions across multiple market segments, including enterprise switching, datacenter and emerging technology sectors such as accelerated compute (AI/ML).
• Identify and develop new product development opportunities through direct customer engagement, channel partners, and targeted marketing programs.
• Understand the larger market ecosystem with a focus on customer portfolios, applications, and challenges to deliver tailored solutions and build long-term relationships.
• Work closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to align customer needs with Molex’s product roadmap and go-to-market strategies.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and market dynamics to inform strategy and identify growth opportunities.
• Represent Molex at trade shows, conferences, and technical events to build brand awareness and generate leads.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in hardware or systems engineering, FAE, or account management.
• Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, with a focus on customer sites in Silicon Valley, Seattle and global locations as needed.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Knowledge of high-speed Enterprises, connectors, and assemblies.
• Experience developing value propositions and technical solutions for customers.
• Familiarity with applications in data centers (Compute and networking).
• Background in product management or technical marketing is a plus.

Pay

$150,000 - $200,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate travel and remote work.

Benefits

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.