Senior Product Design Engineer

Molex
life insurance, parental leave

May 07, 2025
Your Job 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. As a Senior Product Design Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end design and development of high-speed connectors and cable assemblies for automotive applications within the Networking Segment of our Connected Mobility Solutions Business Unit. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of performance, quality, and reliability. The ideal applicant will have demonstrated design leadership through the launch of successful platforms and the ability to appropriately plan and oversee the assignments of others through to completion with minimal direction. Responsibilities include developing timelines, meeting project schedules, managing risks, accurately quoting designs, and systematically solving problems. What You Will Do Lead the design and development of high-speed connectors and cable assemblies tailored for automotive applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. Interface with professional cross functional team members in our signal integrity team, manufacturing integration team, program management, sales organization, validation team and senior leadership. Conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and testing to validate product designs. Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize design for manufacturability and cost efficiency. Utilize advanced CAD tools for 3D modeling and detail drawing creation. Identify and implement innovative design solutions that enhance product performance and reliability. Interface with customers and suppliers to define technical requirements and resolve design-related issues. Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in high-speed data transmission technologies. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the team. Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, and presentations to stakeholders. Support manufacturing and quality during product launches and have travel opportunities to visit our manufacturing sites and meet the global team Help lead the organization in identification, evaluation, and implementation of new technologies and methodologies to enable next generation products, improve costs and quality, as well as improve New Product Development (NPD) engineering processes Create relationships with cross functional team members and peers through team building activities and growth opportunities operating as One Molex Team Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field Minimum of 7 years of experience in product design engineering, with a focus on high-speed connectors and cables. Strong knowledge of automotive industry standards and environmental regulations. Proficiency in CAD software (Preferably NX, Team Center). Proficiency in DFMEA, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, FEA simulation and DVP Validation Proven experience with high-speed signal integrity analysis and testing. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. What Will Put You Ahead Strong knowledge of Signal Integrity and high speed data transmission fundamentals. Experience in terminal and plastic design, stamping, molding and manufacturing assembly processes. Experience with USB, Ethernet and Coax connection systems. Experience with Plato e1ns DFMEA software. Experience with project management and leading cross-functional teams. Masters Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. 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 the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. 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 At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. 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. 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. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 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