Product Development Engineer

YourJob

AsaProductDevelopmentEngineeru2013ConnectorDesign, you will play a key role in developing innovative connector and connectivity solutions for industrial, automotive, and high-speed communication applications. You will lead product design activities from concept through production launch, collaborating with global cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable,andcustomer-focusedsolutions.Thisroleoffersanopportunitytocombinetechnicalexpertise,problem-solving,andcustomerengagementwhilecontributingtoMolexsnextgenerationofelectronicproducts.

OurTeam

You will be part of the Connector Design Engineering team within Molexs Global Product Development organization.Ourteampartnerscloselywithcustomers,manufacturing,quality,reliability,sales,andglobalengineeringteamstocreateinnovativeconnectivitysolutionsthatenableamoreconnectedworld.

WhatYouWillDo

• Leadthedesignanddevelopmentofconnectors,cableassemblies,andnetworkingproductsusedinindustrialandhigh-speedcommunicationapplications.

• Translatecustomerrequirementsintotechnicalsolutionsbyestablishingengineeringassumptions,definingproductrequirements,andsupportingprojectplanningactivities.

• Driveproductdevelopmentactivitiesthroughallphasesofthedevelopmentlifecycle,ensuringtimelyandsuccessfulproductlaunches.

• DeveloprobustdesignsthroughDFMEA,riskassessmentmethodologies,validationplanning,andengineeringanalysis.

• Collaborate withcustomersandcross-functionalteamstoprovidetechnicalguidance,resolvedesignchallenges,andsupportsuccessfulprojectexecution.

• Createandreviewengineeringdocumentation,manufacturingdrawings,toleranceanalyses,anddesignpackagestoensureproductqualityandmanufacturability.

• Supportprototypedevelopment,productvalidation,qualificationtesting,andanalysisoftestresultstoensureproductreliabilityandperformance.

• Partnerwithmanufacturing,quality,suppliers,andglobalengineeringteamstooptimizedesigns,improveprocesses,andsupportnewproductintroductionactivities.

• Leadtechnicaldiscussions,designreviews,andcustomerpresentationswhileeffectivelycommunicatingprojectstatus,risks,andrecommendations.

• Drivecontinuousimprovementinitiativesforexistingproducts,supportissueresolution,andcontributetolong-termproductsustainability.

• Applystructuredproblem-solvingmethodologiestoidentifyrootcauses,implementcorrectiveactions,andimproveproductperformance.

• Contributetoengineeringexcellencebysharingknowledge,mentoringjuniorengineers,andpromotingbestpracticesinproductdesignanddevelopment.

WhoYouAre(BasicQualifications)

• BachelorsdegreeinMechanicalEngineering,ElectricalEngineering,ManufacturingEngineering,orarelatedengineeringdiscipline.

• 6+yearsofexperienceinconnectordesign,productdesign,ornewproductdevelopmentwithintheelectronics,industrial,automotive,orrelatedindustries.

• Experiencedesigningproductsthatincorporateplastic,sheetmetal,cast,andplatedcomponents.

• Proficiencyin3DCADmodelingand2Ddraftingtools,preferablySiemensNX(UGNX).

• ExperiencewithproductdevelopmentmethodologiesincludingDFMEA,GD&T,tolerancestack-upanalysis,validationplanning,andriskassessment.

• Experienceworkingwithcross-functionalteamstodevelopandlaunchnewproducts.

• Strongwrittenandverbalcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytocommunicatetechnicalconceptseffectively.

WhatWillPutYouAhead

• Experiencewithindustrialcommunication,networking,high-speedconnectivity,orautomotiveconnectorproducts.

• KnowledgeofAPQP,PPAP,DesignforManufacturing(DFM),andDesignforAssembly(DFA)principles.

• ExperienceinterpretingFEAresultsandapplyingengineeringanalysestoproductdevelopmentdecisions.

• Familiaritywithproblem-solvingmethodologiessuchas8D,FishboneAnalysis,andRootCauseAnalysis.

• KnowledgeofindustrystandardsincludingIEC,UL,ISO,andrelatedregulatoryrequirements.

• Experiencedevelopingvalidationplansandanalyzingqualificationandreliabilitytestdata.

• ExposuretoTeamcenter,Polarion,orsimilarPLMandrequirementsmanagementsystems.

• Experienceworkingdirectlywithcustomers,suppliers,andglobalengineeringteamsonnewproductdevelopmentprograms.

• Demonstratedabilitytomentorengineersandinfluencetechnicaldecisionsacrosscross-functionalteams.

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. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than therangeprovidedconsideringeachcandidatesknowledge,skills,abilities,andgeographiclocation.Ifyouhavequestions,pleasespeaktoyourrecruiterabouttheflexibilityanddetailofourcompensationphilosophy.

WhoWeAre

Molex is a subsidiary of Koch Industries and a global leader in electronic solutions serving industries including data communications, consumer electronics,industrialautomation,automotive,healthcare,andtelecommunications.Withoperationsacrossmorethan40countries,Molexdesignsandmanufacturesinnovativetechnologiesthatenableaconnectedworld.

AtKoch,employeesareempoweredtodowhattheydobesttomakelifebetter.Learnhowourbusinessphilosophyhelpsemployeesunleashtheirpotentialwhilecreatingvalueforthemselvesandthecompany.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.