Your Job
Molex is seeking a dynamic Product Development Engineer - Connector Design to join our Connected Mobility Solutions (CMS) engineering team. In this role, you will lead the design and development of innovative connector and cable assembly solutions supporting next-generation automotive connectivity applications. You will collaborate with global cross-functional teams to transform customer requirements into robust, reliable, and manufacturable products while driving projects from concept through production launch.
Our Team
You will be part of the Connected Mobility Solutions (CMS) business, a global engineering organization focused on developing advanced connectivity solutions for automotive applications including in-vehicle networking, infotainment, autonomous driving, and high-speed data transmission. Our team works closely with customers, manufacturing plants, suppliers, and engineering teams worldwide to deliver innovative products that create value and enable future mobility technologies.
What You Will Do
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Lead the design and development of connectors, cable assemblies, and high-speed networking products for automotive and connectivity applications.
- Partner with customers and cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into innovative technical solutions that meet performance, reliability, and cost objectives.
- Drive product development activities through all phases of the product development process, from concept generation through production release.
- Apply risk assessment methodologies, including DFMEA, to improve product robustness and proactively mitigate design risks.
- Develop and present design concepts, technical reviews, and product solutions to internal stakeholders and external customers.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability, assembly, and product performance.
- Support product validation, testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations to deliver reliable solutions to customers.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and product sustaining initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance quality, performance, and operational efficiency.
- Mentor project teams through technical problem-solving and leverage engineering best practices to deliver successful product outcomes.
- Foster strong customer relationships by providing timely technical support and engineering expertise throughout the product lifecycle.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 3-5 years of experience in product design and development, preferably involving connectors, cable assemblies, or electromechanical products.
- Experience using 3D CAD tools, preferably Siemens NX (UG NX).
- Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, and engineering validation techniques.
- Understanding of product development processes and design for manufacturing/assembly (DFM/DFA) principles.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across global teams.
What Will Put You Ahead
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Experience developing automotive connectors, cable assemblies, or high-speed data connectivity products.
- Knowledge of FEA interpretation and engineering simulation results.
- Experience with systematic problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Familiarity with Teamcenter and Polarion platforms.
- Experience working directly with customers on design reviews and technical discussions.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes involving plastics, sheet metal, castings, and related component technologies.
- Exposure to APQP, Six Sigma, TQM, ISO, and other quality management systems.
- Experience supporting global product launches and manufacturing operations.
At Koch Companies
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.
Who We Are
Molex, a Koch company, is a leading global provider of electronic solutions with a presence in more than 40 countries and a portfolio of over 100,000 products serving industries including automotive, industrial automation, consumer electronics, medical, and data communications. Through innovation, engineering excellence, and customer collaboration, we create technologies that enable a more connected world.
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.
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.
