Mechanical Test Technician

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.

Molex is now hiring for a Mechanical Test Technician for the Engineering Test Lab in Lisle, Illinois with a passion and excitement for contributing to product development testing and support. We are looking for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic team member who is ready for a hands‑on technical role. We seek entrepreneurial individuals that have a desire for creating value through their work.

The successful candidate will work well in a collaborative environment to provide quality, timely results on various interconnect solutions to our globally diverse Engineering team.

• Execute tasks involving various mechanical tests in accordance with industry, customer, and/or internal specifications.
• Use basic hand and power tools to assemble and adapt various mechanisms, fixtures and products.
• Use light manufacturing and shop equipment.
• Work with basic electronics components and methods such as hook up wire, wire stripping, crimping soldering, multimeter.
• Use 3D modeling and file export and sharing for the purpose of presentation and manufacturing methods.
• Complete product evaluation and performance analysis using test results and statistical analysis.
• Troubleshoot and root cause failure analysis.
• Read and challenge task assignments to evaluate performance and reliability of terminals, connectors, and module level products/solutions under exposure to mechanical conditions.
• Operate automated mechanical force test equipment.
• Design mechanical test fixtures and work with the Model Shop and or vendors for fixture manufacturing.
• Perform various mechanical tests including, but not limited to:
  Connector Mate/Unmate, Terminal Insertion/Extraction, Normal Force, Durability, cable pull, Linear Cycling, and Cable Flex.
• Work closely with various project leaders to ensure efficient and timely project deliverables to customers.
• Technical writing and best practice documentation creation
• Maintenance of the lab and the equipment along with scheduling calibration as required.
• Program low level PLC and Arduino control systems for low volume automation.

• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Science, or equivalent work experience in a laboratory environment or related field
• 1+ years’ work experience in a laboratory environment or related field
• Experience with force test equipment, load frames, and load cells
• Possess critical thinking and analytical ability to develop conclusions from complex data including multiple interactions
• Ability to manage time and workload to meet project deadlines
• Familiarity with database structures and data analysis.
• Familiarity with python and PLC coding to communicate and control various equipment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Engineering Science
• Experience with Instron force test equipment and Bluehill Universal software
• Experience with Mechanical Cycle Testing (Linear and/or Cable Flex)
• Experience using robotic systems (Steward Platforms) in six degrees of freedom.
• Experience testing electrical interconnect systems, including data analysis, and troubleshooting to aid in root cause failure analysis

For this role, we anticipate paying $50,000 - $80,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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