Global Technical Partnership Manager - Optical Solutions, Supply Chain

Global Technical Partnership Manager - Optical Solutions, Supply Chain

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Molex has a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide high‑performing, field‑proven optical communication solutions from core components to integrated line‑cards. Our team focuses on continuous innovation in component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, delivering cutting‑edge technology with integrated optical, mechanical, electrical, and software capabilities for high‑density, high‑bandwidth, and flexible optical networks.

• Responsible for optical product lines; explore and identify technologies and optical components suitable for existing and next‑gen inter‑ and intra‑hyperscale data‑center and telecommunications markets.
• Provide technical guidance to supply‑chain management teams on passive optical components and support sourcing needs for PLM and engineering leaders.
• Act as a technical and commercial liaison for NPD and NPI projects between vendors and Molex Engineering/PLM teams on technology assessment, specifications, schedule, capacity, price, commercial terms, and agreements with support from the global optical supply‑chain management team.
• Work closely with global teams, especially Zhuhai, China purchasing and production teams, to coordinate component supply from small‑volume builds to mass production.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Optical, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, or related Engineering or Physics areas.
• At least 4 years of combined professional experience working with optical suppliers and global partners or hands‑on optical roles, with a desire to move into optical supply‑chain.
• Experience understanding product‑development life cycles for optical engineering projects.
• Experience interfacing with vendors or customers.
• Mandarin speaking.

• In‑depth knowledge and experience with passive and active optical components, packaging material, and technologies for telecommunications and data‑center applications.
• 5+ years of industry experience in optical engineering, including device design, process development, program management, application engineering, engineering sourcing, product‑line management, and technical marketing/sales.
• Advanced degree in optical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related fields.

For this role we anticipate paying $115,000 – $185,000 per year. The position is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Our goal is to support employees and their families in achieving a healthy, balanced life. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible‑spending and health‑savings accounts, life insurance, (partial) disability, retirement, paid vacation, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria vary by region. Please speak with your recruiter for details.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Applications may be subject to a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.

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