Engineering Lab Technician

Engineering Lab Technician

We are looking for an Engineering Lab Technician to join our Research & Development team in Hudson, WI. Our team is experiencing rapid growth and is seeking a new team member to join us. This position will report to the Engineering Supervisor and collaborate closely with the Designers and Engineers across the team. We are an innovative and collaborative team developing optical connectivity solutions for our customers, to help drive their business forward.

Molex is an industry leader in transforming optical network infrastructure with an unwavering commitment to speed, reliability, and performance. We proudly engineer high-performance systems for critical, fast-growing industries including data centers, telecom, medical, and industrial automation. Our team develops an advanced portfolio of optical solutions, ranging from cutting-edge optical connectivity products—such as expanded beam connectors, fiber management, adapters, and hybrid copper/fiber solutions for medical systems—to end-to-end optoelectronic solutions featuring cages, connectors, optical transceivers, and cable assemblies. Supporting extreme data rates from 100 Mbps to 1.6 Tbps across long-haul distances up to 80km+, we deliver complete wavelength management and turnkey OEM solutions. Come join Molex and help build the future of global connectivity.

· 3D Printing, planning, scheduling, finishing, and shipping.

· Responsible to maintain supply of print materials, equipment upkeep, and technical support with suppliers.

· Develop mastery of 3D print equipment, job set-ups, optimization, and reliability.

· Ship printed parts to Molex engineering offices.

· Prototype building, testing/validation (with project engineer guidance) & documentation of findings.

· Issue purchase orders for R&D materials and samples; ensure that orders are properly received through Molex's purchasing system.

· Engage Molex suppliers to perform various environmental tests.

· Maintain the engineering lab equipment, materials, and devices to as-new condition.

· Other as-needed duties to support R&D team, which may include preparing and shipping samples to customers and business development personnel.

· Local and occasional US travel may be required.

· Prior experience working in laboratory setting

· High mechanical aptitude and experience working with mechanical parts

· Experience creating and/or following defined procedures

· Collaborative and thrive in a team environment