Lab Technician II (Crimping Department)

Your Job

As a Lab Technician II on our Crimping team, you will support product development by producing, inspecting, and documenting prototype leads and validation samples used for testing and engineering evaluations.

What You Will Do

• Set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot automated and semi-automated crimping machines, wire-processing equipment, applicators, and related tooling
• Produce prototype leads, crimped samples, and validation parts that meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, and quality standards
• Utilize precision inspection and measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, microscopes, pneumatic crimp calipers, and pull-force testing equipment
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, setup sheets, tooling specifications, customer requests, and work instructions to ensure accurate sample production
• Verify product conformance through dimensional inspections, visual evaluations, and documentation of measurement results
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and basic maintenance to support equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Collaborate with engineering and internal customers to communicate project status, resolve material or process issues, and share measurement findings
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance process consistency

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience operating manufacturing, laboratory, testing, wire-processing, or crimping equipment
• Experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, comparators, or microscopes
• Working knowledge of dimensional measurement and tolerancing concepts
• Experience accurately documenting measurements, observations, and technical findings

Experience Operating Automated or Semi-Automated Crimping Equipment

• Experience with wire-processing equipment, applicators, and crimp tooling
• Experience supporting prototype, validation, laboratory, or product development activities
• Knowledge of electrical connector, terminal, or wire harness manufacturing processes
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and identifying root causes of quality issues
• Experience participating in continuous improvement or process optimization efforts

At Koch companies

We are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Our Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement
• Paid vacation/time off, educational assistance
• May also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Who We Are

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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.