Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing field-proven wavelength management solutions from components to modules and integrated line-cards. Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplifier 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.

Our Optical Solutions team is seeking a skilled and motivated Product Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and lifecycle management of optical transceivers. This role will bridge the gap between R&D, manufacturing, quality, and product management, ensuring high performance, reliability, and manufacturability of optical communication components. Some travel is expected in this role.

What You Will Do

• Support the development and launch of high-speed optical transceivers (e.g., QSFP, SFP, OSFP) from concept through production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, test, process, and reliability engineers to ensure product readiness.
• Define product specifications, support qualification plans, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Interface with manufacturing teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and resolve production issues.
• Analyze data to monitor product yields, reliability trends, and customer feedback
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for product-related issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for product quality, cost, and performance.
• Provide technical support to customers, sales, and field application engineers.
  
  
  

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in optical transceiver design, testing, or product engineering.
• Strong understanding of optical communication principles, such as modulation formats, link budgets, and fiber optics.
• Experience with high-speed electrical and optical testing (e.g., eye diagrams, jitter, BER testing).
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., IEEE 802.3, MSA specs for SFP/QSFP).
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, bit error rate testers, optical spectrum analyzers).
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Proficient in data analysis.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and quality systems.
  
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
  
  
  

For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000- $155,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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