Mechanical Test Technician

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.

About the Role

Molex is hiring a Mechanical Test Technician for the Engineering Test Lab in Lisle, Illinois. We are looking for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic team member who is ready for a hands-on technical role and has a passion for contributing to product development testing and support. The successful candidate will work well in a collaborative environment to provide quality, timely results on various interconnect solutions to our globally diverse Engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Execute tasks involving various mechanical tests in accordance with industry, customer, and/or internal specifications.
• Use basic hand and power tools to assemble and adapt various mechanisms, fixtures, and products.
• Use light manufacturing and shop equipment.
• Work with basic electronics components and methods such as hook-up wire, wire stripping, crimping, soldering, and multimeter.
• Use 3D modeling and file export and sharing for presentation and manufacturing methods.
• Complete product evaluation and performance analysis using test results and statistical analysis.
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause failure analysis.
• Read and challenge task assignments to evaluate performance and reliability of terminals, connectors, and module-level products/solutions under exposure to mechanical conditions.
• Operate automated mechanical force test equipment.
• Design mechanical test fixtures and work with the Model Shop and/or vendors for fixture manufacturing.
• Perform various mechanical tests including, but not limited to: Connector Mate/Unmate, Terminal Insertion/Extraction, Normal Force, Durability, cable pull, Linear Cycling, and Cable Flex.
• Work closely with various project leaders to ensure efficient and timely project deliverables to customers.
• Technical writing and best practice documentation creation.
• Maintenance of the lab and the equipment along with scheduling calibration as required.
• Program low-level PLC and Arduino control systems for low-volume automation.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Science, or equivalent work experience in a laboratory environment or related field.
• 1+ years’ work experience in a laboratory environment or related field.
• Experience with force test equipment, load frames, and load cells.
• Possess critical thinking and analytical ability to develop conclusions from complex data including multiple interactions.
• Ability to manage time and workload to meet project deadlines.
• Familiarity with database structures and data analysis.
• Familiarity with Python and PLC coding to communicate and control various equipment.

Qualifications

What will put you ahead:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Engineering Science.
• Experience with Instron force test equipment and Bluehill Universal software.
• Experience with Mechanical Cycle Testing (Linear and/or Cable Flex).
• Experience using robotic systems (Stewart Platforms) in six degrees of freedom.
• Experience testing electrical interconnect systems, including data analysis, and troubleshooting to aid in root cause failure analysis.

Pay

For this role, we anticipate paying $50,000 - $80,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes:

• 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.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region.