Technical Director, Hardware Design - Optical Transceiver

About the Role

Molex is seeking a hands on Director of Hardware Development Engineer in our optical transceiver engineering team. As a technical leader, you will work with industry experts contributing to new design decisions for advanced optical transceivers used in next-generation data center and telecom networks. This hands‑on role requires deep technical expertise in optical transceiver architecture, component integration, and system‑level performance, with a strong emphasis on innovation, reliability, and manufacturability.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in our organization and will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative engineering environment. Some travel is required in this role.

• Provide critical contributions to the architecture, design, and validation of advanced optical transceiver modules (e.g., QSFP‑DD, OSFP) supporting data rates of 800G, and higher.
• Lead the integration and bring‑up of new optical transceiver designs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including optics, mechanical, firmware, and system integration to ensure performance and compliance with industry standards.
• Define and drive transceiver‑level characterization and validation.
• Act as a technical mentor and thought leader within the organization.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of hands‑on hardware design experience.
• At least 5 years focused on coherent and/or PAM4 optical transceivers.
• Proficient in lab testing and characterization using OSA, BERT, OMA, eye diagram analysis, power meters, etc.
• Experience automating measurements using C# or Python.
• Familiarity with industry requirements such as IEEE and OIF.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills.

• Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.

For this role, we anticipate paying $180,000 - $300,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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