Test Development Manager - Opto Electronics

Job Summary

The Test Engineering Manager will lead and inspire a team to develop and manage the next generation of optical test platforms, ensuring the highest standards of software development and reliability.

What You Will Do

• Lead and guide a multidisciplinary team through test engineering architecture, integration, and verification of complex optical devices.
• Play a critical role in ensuring the team delivers production and NPI solutions to the highest standards of software development.
• Manage the activities of the team and be responsible for staffing decisions, training, development, and performance management of the staff.
• Deliver software to test requirements, compile and analyze data (JMP, MATLAB), and make recommendations for changes to test methods, equipment, manufacturing processes, or requirements.
• Review and recommend the purchase of test equipment and/or collaborate with external vendors for custom test software/equipment development.
• Build, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the department.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in test engineering/development of transceiver modules.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role within the optical communications industry.
• Proven track record with complex testing of optical devices - ideally in 400G/800G PAM4 or Coherent transceiver modules.
• Expertise in Python development.
• Experience with Gitlab, Gitflow, CI/CD, Pytest, and other best practices for code development and integration.
• Knowledge of tools like Jira, Confluence, and LabVIEW.
• Proven leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with optical systems, test automation and mass production of optical devices.
• Experience with Scrum based development.

Pay & Benefits

This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. For this role, we anticipate paying $190,000 - $250,000 per year.

Hiring Philosophy

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About Molex

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven optical solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards. We provide cutting edge wavelength management and amplifier technologies. Our comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks.