Project Test Engineer

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Molex is seeking two highly skilled and innovative Project Test Engineers to lead and support reliability testing activities for advanced cable assemblies (DAC, ACC, AEC) and related interconnect products at the Arkansas Design Center (ADC) located in Conway, AR. This role is critical to ensuring robust production validation during product development phases and contributing to lab capability enhancements.

Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to healthcare, 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.

• Test Planning & Execution:
  Develop and execute mechanical and electrical reliability test plans aligned with design validation and production validation requirements. Coordinate environmental, mechanical, and electrical validation tests for new products with on‑site or external test facilities. Perform interoperability and stress tests using advanced platforms (e.g., VNA‑based systems, BER Test, and automated LLCR testers).
• Lab Systems & Equipment:
  Setup and maintain automated test systems for mechanical and electrical testing. Support calibration and preventive maintenance of lab instruments (thermal chambers, load testers, microscopes, etc). Data Analysis & Reporting:
  Analyze test results, generate detailed reports, and provide recommendations for design improvements. Coordinate and conduct failure analysis using optical microscopy and cross‑section techniques.
• Process & Compliance:
  Draft standard operating procedures (SOPs), training plans, promote 6S standards in the lab. Ensure compliance with internal and external industry test specifications (e.g., EIA‑364 series, GR‑468‑CORE).
• Collaboration & Support:
  Work closely with design engineers, quality engineers, production teams, project management and technical project management teams to resolve reliability issues and ensure test schedules meet customer request dates.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a design, test, or support engineering role.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to arrive at sound design solutions.
• Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal teams and external customers.
• Good written and verbal skills for clear and concise communication.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as required (up to 25%).

• Python or Lab View experience.
• Project management experience.
• CAD experience.

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, 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.

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Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing