Senior Optical Engineer - Optical Solutions

Senior Optical Engineer - Optical Solutions

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions, from components and 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Optical Engineer for a visible, full-time role. This position will focus on developing and optimizing processes for cutting-edge fiber-optical products, supporting next-generation telecom and data center applications.

The ideal candidate will work within a dynamic, cross-functional team – including product line management, electrical, mechanical, optical, and systems R&D, test and automation, and manufacturing, etc. The candidate will collaborate with colleagues across global sites and engage with internal and external component suppliers.

What You Will Do

• Lead process design and development of fiber optical products, working closely with staff engineers and managers
• Work through full product development cycles as well as flawless launching in offshore manufacturing
• Develop and improve manual and automated assembling & test processes, such as optical alignment and fixing
• Do failure mode and effect analysis, perform DOE and data analytics to draw conclusions
• Identify root cause of failure modes and drive through corrective actions
• Develop and maintain detailed process documentation following the ISO standards

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Master’s degree in physical science or engineering discipline with an optical orientation

At least 5 years of process development experience in optical products, with a focus on fiber-optic components and system

Hands‑on experience in fiber optical product’s assembling, calibration, and testing

Experience in optical assemblies involving application of optical adhesives, solders, etc.

Proficient in measurement instruments such as tunable lasers, optical power meters, OSA, and Oscilloscopes.

Experienced in experimental data analysis and proficient in programming (e.g. Python)

Knowledge of Design Of Experiments (DOE) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Experience in project planning, scheduling & risk analysis, and mitigation

Familiar with new product introduction (NPI) processes

• Strong teamwork, organization, and communication skills

What Will Put You Ahead

• PhD Degree
• Experience with OCS/DGE/WSS product development and testing
• Experience with LCOS development and testing

For this role, we anticipate paying $140,000- $220,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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.

The employer uses E-Verify.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.