Hardware Engineer - Optical Solutions - Molex

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards. Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplify technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks.

We are looking for a Hardware Engineer that will lead hardware design for high speed fiber optic 400G/800G transceiver from definition, design, bring-up, test up to production readiness. This person will spend time in design, component selection and implementation strategy.

What You Will Do

• Lead hardware design for high speed fiber optic transceiver from definition, design, and testing for production readiness
• Escalate to management for critical risk management and conflict resolutions
• Interface with key customers to address technical questions, issues and support design win.
• Manage the key suppliers to in line with project objectives
• Represent engineering team in product development requirements and customers RFI/RFQ response
• Ensure the success of hardware development in compliance with product life cycle procedure
• Anticipate and resolve problems timely and conduct routine design meeting
• Lead engineering team in making risk/trade off decision
• Perform as technical authority for design architecture and provide technical guidance for engineering initiatives

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Hardware development experience in Telecom or Datacom industry
• Experience with Fiber optics, transceiver or transport hardware development
• Work experience with Optical components
• Experience with 400G transceivers

For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $190,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
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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.

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Our Benefits

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Equal Opportunities

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