Principal Fiber Optic Connector Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead the selection of technologies for next-generation fiber optic connectors.

• Investigate new materials and manufacturing technologies to facilitate the development of advanced fiber optic connectors.

• Trial and refine quick-turn design and analysis tools, sharing knowledge and establishing best practices to foster data-driven product development.

• Employ rapid prototyping techniques to generate Proof of Concept (POC) prototypes.

• Thoroughly document POC outcomes for dissemination to internal teams and for presentations to clients.

• Spearhead industry engagement regarding fiber optic connector standards.

• Collaborate with manufacturing NPI teams to craft cost-effective and innovative concepts, ensuring designs are efficient to manufacture while satisfying high-performance market demands.

• Interface with cross-functional team members across signal integrity, manufacturing integration, product management, sales, cutting-edge test laboratories, on-premise model shop, and leadership teams.

• Facilitate knowledge sharing within and among cross-functional teams through digital tools and interpersonal relationships.

• Build relationships with senior leadership, cross-functional team members, and peers through team-building activities and growth opportunities, embodying the One Molex Team ethos.

• Engage with external customers to co-develop next-generation solutions tailored to their needs.

• Provide advanced application and technical support to key strategic customers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Over 15 years of experience in fiber optic connector design and development, demonstrating proven technical leadership.

• Established track record of leading fiber connector technology roadmaps.

• Strong comprehension of MPO / MMC / Lensed Connectors.

• Experience in defining, executing, and interpreting design validation plans and reports (DVP&R).

• Familiarity with defining and interpreting Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

• Demonstrated application of statistical Tolerance Analyses.

• Design experience with high-volume products produced via a subset of processes including progressive die stamping, injection molding, die casting, insert molding, and automated assembly.

• Proven history of developing innovative solutions.

• Eagerness to learn, embrace challenges, and collaborate in a cross-functional team setting.

• Demonstrated capacity to quickly acquire knowledge and make logical, data-driven decisions when faced with new tasks and requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision insurance.

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

• Life insurance.

• Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Retirement plan.

• Paid vacation and time off.

• Educational assistance.

• Infertility assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Adoption assistance.