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Principal Hardware Engineer - Optical Transceiver

$200k - $275k

Molex

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions, from components and modules to integrated line-cards. Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplify technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks. Molex is rapidly growing in our Opto-E business, responsible for developing 1.6T, 3.2T and beyond. In our Fremont office, we have a dedicated team of engineers. In this role, the Sr Principal Hardware Engineer will drive transceiver design and lead optical modules tuning to achieve optimal performance. Joined by a team of optical, SI/PI designers, this team will work collectively to ensure a high-volume manufacturing. As the only manufacturer in North America, this person will have an impact on our high-speed optical interconnects and the growth of the company. This person will spend time on design, component selection and implementation strategy. What You Will Do Lead hardware design for high-speed fiber optic transceiver from definition, design, and testing for production readiness. Perform as technical authority for design architecture and provide technical guidance for engineering initiatives Lead engineering team in making risk/trade off decision Anticipate and resolve problems timely and conduct routine design meeting Ensure the success of hardware development in compliance with product life cycle procedure Representing engineering team in product development requirements and customers RFI/RFQ response Manage the key suppliers to in line with project objectives Interface with key customers to address technical questions, issues and support design win. Escalate to management for critical risk management and conflict resolutions Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering Hardware development experience in Telcom or Datacom industry Experience with Fiber optics, transceiver or transport hardware development In-depth understanding of transmission lines, power integrity, signal integrity Significant impact to transceiver hardware For this role, we anticipate paying $200,000 - 275,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits 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. medical dental vision flexible spending and health savings accounts life insurance ADD disability retirement paid vacation/time off educational assistance infertility assistance paid parental leave 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. Equal Opportunities 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. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu). #J-18808-Ljbffr

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