Enterprise Solutions Architect (Hardware)

About the role

The Enterprise Solutions group within Molex’s Copper Solutions Business Unit (CSBU) is seeking a Backplane Solutions Architect to join the team. This role will be responsible for shaping the future of high-speed Enterprise solutions across various industries and 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

Not specified.