System Integration Engineer

About the role

Molex is seeking a System Integration Engineer to develop and optimize processes for cutting-edge fiber-optic Optical Circuit Switch (OCS) products, supporting next-generation AI Clusters and Data Centers. The role involves working within a dynamic, cross-functional team including product line management, electrical, mechanical, optical, and systems R&D, test and automation, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on system integration, assembly and troubleshooting activities for Optical Circuit Switch (OCS) products and subsystems
• Develop, document, and optimize assembly, calibration, and test procedures for prototype and production builds
• Develop detailed work instructions and engineering documentation following ISO quality standards
• Investigate integration and manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions
• Support engineering builds, qualification activities, and new product introduction (NPI) programs
• Partner closely with manufacturing teams to resolve production issues, improve yields, and implement process enhancements

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in optical system integration, product development, or manufacturing engineering
• Strong hands-on experience assembling, integrating, and troubleshooting complex optical or electro-optical systems
• Familiarity with optical test equipment such as optical power meters, optical spectrum analyzers (OSA), oscilloscopes, etc.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and engineering documentation
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and manufacturing organizations
• Willingness to support manufacturing builds and occasional travel to manufacturing sites

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bilingual in Mandarin
• Experience with Optical Circuit Switch (OCS) or other fiber optic products
• Experience transferring products from R&D to volume manufacturing
• Experience with programming such as Python for data analysis, process characterization and yield improvement
• Familiar with opto-mechanical design concepts and principles

Pay

$140,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Schedule

N/A

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

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

Our 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, and 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. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).