Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards. Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing.
In Fremont, CA, we serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing innovative optical modules to support our customer's next generation networks. We are looking for an Optical Engineer to join our team. This person will be responsible for optical system design and analysis of innovative fiber optical products, such as the optical cross-connect switches that are used in telecom and datacom.
This person will work with multi-discipline teams, including sales and marketing, product line managers, electrical, mechanical, and optical R&D teams, and work with colleagues of different geographic sites.
What You Will Do
- Design new fiber optical products and manage product extensions
- Participate in the optical design and analysis of the MEMS optical cross-connect switches
- Work with chief/principal optical engineer to design new products, build optical models and performance error and tolerance analysis
- Provide technical guidance to process engineers and technicians
- Provide technical support to customers and suppliers
- Provide technical support on processes development
- Perform design verification activities to ensure that optical design meets the specifications of the customers and standard organizations
- Release drawings of optical components and sub-assemblies
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Masters degree in physics, applied physics, optics and optical engineering, electrical engineering with optical orientations
- At least 6 years of free space and/or micro-optics system design and development experience
- Expertise in free space and/or micro-optics optical system design, photonic simulation and developing prototypes
- Experience in Zemax, CODE-V and/or other simulation tools to build models of optical products.
- Proficient in optical system tolerance analysis
What Will Put You Ahead
- Ph.D. degree in optics, physics or related technical discipline
- Bilingual with Mandarin
- Experience in process development for fiber optical product
- Experience with design for manufacturing and manufacturing processes
- Experience with the characteristics and use of various optical adhesives, glasses, ceramics, and metallic materials.
- Familiar with the opto-mechanical design concepts and principles
For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $210,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
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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.
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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.
Equal Opportunities
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