Mechanical Design Automation Engineer

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We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer who will contribute to an electro-plating line. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and implement integrated mechanical, electrical, and control systems to improve plating equipment and plating process of manufacturing electric connectors to increase quality and throughput. The right candidate s will require a strong interdisciplinary background and great virtue which has highly contribution-motivated mindset.

Join a great team that provides manufacturing support to the Plating Department in making electrical connectors. Molex is investing heavily in our Lincoln NE facility. Come join an exciting and growth-oriented company!

• Develop and optimize electroplating and surface treatment processes for various metal components.
• Design and implement automation systems for plating lines using mechatronics principles.
• Monitor and analyze plating quality, troubleshoot process issues, and provide corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Maintenance) to improve productivity and product quality.
• Maintain and calibrate plating equipment, sensors, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations related to chemical handling and waste treatment.
• Contribute to the development of New Plating Technology and Surface Treatment Processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar related field of study.
• 3 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or automation equipment design OR an Internship/Co-op experience in similar related areas.
• Proficient in designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments to drive process improvements.
• Ability to interpret tooling and part drawings.
• Basic understanding of pneumatics, electronics, and system control.

• Experience in the plating industry or manufacturing of electronic parts/automobile parts.
• Experience in Reel-to-Reel electroplating of interconnects.
• Experience as a Chemical/Process Engineer within a supplier with first‑hand involvement in plating formulation, plating deposit/process design, plating application engineering support, and/or electrical contact phenomena.

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