Principal Mechanical Engineer

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Molex is seeking an innovative Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D team. This team is responsible for the conceptualization of industry‑leading high‑speed interconnect solutions and products focusing on rapidly growing markets in cloud computing, AI, and hyperscale applications. Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals who thrive in an environment of constant learning and innovation. A successful applicant will have the ability to appropriately plan and see assignments through to completion with minimal direction, provide leadership to other team members;

develop timing, meet project schedules, manage risks, and systematically solve problems of a complex scope.

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

• Be responsible for leading, executing, and documenting results of innovative solutions
• Explore new materials & manufacturing technologies to enable the next generation of ultra‑high‑speed interconnect solutions
• Trial and optimize quick‑turn design & analysis tools, disseminating knowledge and developing best practices to support data‑driven product development
• Utilize rapid prototyping methods to create Proof of Concept (POC) prototypes
• Clearly document POC results for sharing to internal teams and for presentation to customers
• Collaborate with the manufacturing and signal integrity teams to develop cost‑competitive and creative concepts. Ensure designs are efficient to manufacture while meeting our high‑performance market requirements
• Interface with cross functional team members in signal integrity, manufacturing integration, product management, sales, state of the art test laboratories, on‑premise model shop, and leadership teams
• Facilitate knowledge sharing within and between cross functional teams via digital tools and interpersonal relationships
• Create relationships with senior leadership, cross‑functional team members and peers through team building activities and growth opportunities operating as One Molex Team
• Engage with external customers to develop next generation solutions that meet their needs
• Provide advanced application and technical support to strategic customers

• 10+ years experience in electro‑mechanical product design and development with proven technical leadership
• Experience with advanced parametric 3D CAD systems (NX, Creo, Solidworks, CATIA, etc.)
• Expert in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and concepts within industry
• Experience defining, executing, and interpreting design validation plans & reports (DVP&R)
• Familiarity with defining and interpreting Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Demonstrated utilization of statistical Tolerance Analyses
• Design experience with high‑volume products manufactured using a subset of the following processes: progressive die stamping, injection molding, die casting, insert molding, automated assembly
• Proven track record of developing innovative solutions
• Desire to learn, be challenged and interact in a cross‑functional team environment
• A demonstrated ability to learn quickly and make logical, data‑based decisions when presented with novel tasks and requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field
• 15+ years experience in electro‑mechanical product design and development with proven technical leadership
• Design experience with high speed (112
  
  Gb/s+), high density connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect products
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Familiarity with correlating simulated results to measured test results
• Knowledge of regulatory agency testing requirements (UL, CSA, EIA, etc.)
• Good understanding and practical knowledge of Six Sigma quality development tools and principles (DOE, FMEA, etc.)
• Experience with design & analysis of compliant mechanisms
• Understanding and application of sound project management…