As a Product Design Engineer at Molex, you will drive innovation by developing advanced electronic, electrical, and fiber optic connectivity solutions for the automotive industry. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the benefits of in-person collaboration.
Our Team
Join our dynamic Transportation Solutions division, where you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and global design centers to deliver industry-leading products. You'll report to the Product Design Engineering Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of connectivity systems.
What You Will Do
- Partner with customers and internal teams to define project scope and requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Lead concept development and deliver manufacturable, cost-effective solutions that meet rigorous automotive standards.
- Apply engineering expertise to conduct DFMEA, FEA, Tolerance Analysis, and create detailed product models and drawings using GD&T methodology.
- Manage engineering change requests and develop validation plans to ensure product reliability and performance.
- Facilitate technical reviews, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product design and quality.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive product design.
- Proficiency in CAD software (NX or similar), GD&T, DFMEA, FEA, and Tolerance Analysis.
- Experience with structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
- Willingness to travel up to 10%.
What Will Put You Ahead
- In-depth knowledge of material mechanics and manufacturing processes such as injection molding, over-molding, stamping, and plating.
- Experience designing connectors, headers, and radar sensors, including tolerance stack-up studies and engineering changes.
- Familiarity with international quality systems (IATF, ISO, TS), APQP, and PPAP processes.
- Proficiency with computational tools such as Microsoft Office and Minitab.
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
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products, and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. 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.
