Lab Technician

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Test Lab Technician to support laboratory operations across engineering, research, quality, and process development activities. This role is responsible for hands-on testing, laboratory equipment maintenance, accurate documentation, and support of experiments to ensure they are conducted safely, accurately, and on schedule. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced technical environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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.

• Prepare, set up, operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory and test equipment, including bench instruments, sensors, data acquisition systems, and test rigs
• Execute routine and non-routine laboratory tests and experiments in accordance with test protocols, SOPs, and engineering instructions
• Record observations and test data accurately using lab notebooks, LIMS, or other electronic systems; prepare clear test reports and summaries
• Assist engineers with prototype assembly, instrumentation wiring, sample preparation, and troubleshooting during testing
• Maintain laboratory inventory; order consumables; and maintain documentation for calibration and maintenance schedules
• Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on laboratory equipment; coordinate vendor service and calibration as needed
• Enforce and comply with all safety, environmental, and quality procedures; participate in safety audits and hazard assessments
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to optimize test setups, data collection methods, and cost-saving measures
• Provide technical expertise and guidance related to product testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problems
• Document and present test results, analyses, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop engineering calculations, documentation, and technical reports
• Communicate analyses and proposed test solutions clearly and effectively

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One (1) year or more hands-on laboratory, manufacturing, or field testing experience
• Experience with electrical and/or mechanical instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or materials testing preferred
• Experience with instrumentation, sensors, and data logging systems
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and standard operating procedures
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

• Experience with laboratory data systems or LIMS
• Experience testing connector products
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma philosophy and methodology
• Experience operating vibration shakers

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.

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.