Reliability Test Engineer

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Molex is rapidly growing and seeking a new Reliability Test Engineer to join our team in Lisle, IL. In this position you will evaluate mechanical test requirements to ensure cable designs and manufacturing processes produce high speed data cables that meet or exceed the customer's expectations. This position will focus on our BiPass Cable Technology and products.

The Datacom & Specialty Solutions Division is dedicated to designing and delivering high‑quality, high‑speed data cable products for a variety of applications. Our team collaborates across multiple departments, including product development, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure we exceed customer expectations and uphold Molex's commitment to excellence.

• Evaluate, plan, and conduct mechanical testing to prove the quality of our data cable products. Coordinate lab activities with multiple departments, including product development, manufacturing, signal integrity, and quality.
• Perform mechanical testing of high‑speed cable assemblies. Support data analysis, identification of critical to quality aspects of product design and manufacturing process and author reports to summarize findings.
• Collaborate closely with multifunctional teams to determine quality and suitability of cable assembly products. Maintain records for test execution, schedule, and reporting.
• Create and execute test plans, conduct requirements reviews, perform test verification and validation, analyze results and document results.
• Create test process documentation, specifications, and work instructions.
• Understand, support, and contribute to Molex TQM and Quality / Environmental Management Systems by following approved policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in product testing and measurement.
• Working knowledge of standard mechanical test equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely with global teams.
• Analytical ability to apply logical reasoning, test assumptions, observe results, and make informed corrections.
• Willing and able to travel up to 10%

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with mechanical test and measurement equipment such as force measurement equipment and flex test equipment.
• Working knowledge of TDR modules, 4‑port network analyzers, and bit error rate testers.
• Experience using relational databases with software such as Microsoft SQL or MySQL.
• RF/microwave circuit design and PCB layout with software such as Mentor Graphics PADS or Cadence Allegro.
• Exposure to advanced PCB fabrication methods.
• Electromagnetic simulation with software such as Ansys HFSS or CST Microwave Studio.
• Lean/six sigma yellow or green belt training and an understanding and application of control charts, process capability, gage R&R, and other lean/six sigma tools.

For this role, we anticipate paying $85,000- $120,000 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. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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. This employer uses E-Verify.