Advanced Process Engineer

Your Job

The Advanced Process Engineer will be responsible for researching new and existing manufacturing technologies, and coordinate and execute the DOE's. They will be presenting their findings across our teams to guide development of implementation strategies.

Our Team

Molex creates connections for life by enabling technologies that transform the future and improve lives. With presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a complete range of connectivity products, services and solutions for the data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics industries . The Advanced Process Engineer will be supporting our POC lab in Lisle IL.

What You Will Do

• Research new manufacturing technologies and possible uses for DSS manufacturing. Bringing findings to core team for discussion and potential projects launch.
• Lead process development projects as assigned to validate new manufacturing technologies or gain a deeper understanding of existing technologies. Outputting a data driven analysis and conclusion.
• On assigned projects work with product design engineers on new cable/connector design concepts.
• Input on brainstorming of new concepts including high level product CAD design to drive ideas
• Develop a knowledge base of the varied DSS cables and connectors to facilitate knowledge share of technologies across DSS product families
• Validate DFM Product/Process concerns with structured experiments
• Share/transfer knowledge of technology and process details with the core project team. Presenting output of process development projects
• Development of tooling or fixturing required for technology or process development. Designing tooling as required
• Set-up and debug tooling and processes in POC lab
• Provides manufacturability feasibility (DFM/DFX) to product development team • Develop working knowledge of Molex manufacturing lines/machines to ensure lab work can correlate to production

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Support the analysis of multiple potential solutions to derive at an optimum solution
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering or technical capacity
• Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline
• Ability to develop a new technology via a structured scientific approach (DOE)
• Understanding of statistics and use of a statistical software (preferred minitab)
• Ability to define process requirements (scope a project) from high level inputs
• Ability to read and interpret product, tool detail and assembly drawings including GD&T
• Ability to research and develop new technology and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate the ability to express complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Analytical ability to apply logical reasoning, test assumptions, observe results and make corrections.
• verbal and written communication skills Computer skills: 3-D CAD, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
• Willingness to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to travel both international and domestic as required to remote plants, facilities, customers or suppliers.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with laser welding, soldering, resistance welding or any microtermination technologies
• Experience in material science/material properties
• Experience in manufacturing assembly processes with tight tolerances Ex. +/-0.05mm with a 1.66cpk
• Experience in electronics industry, medical device, battery manufacture, HDD, etc.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or technical discipline

For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $140,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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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

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.


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. 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.

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 , aquí , or tu ).

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