Assistant Automation Engineer

Your Job

We are looking for a full-time Assistant Engineer to develop manufacturing stations for automating optical alignment, hardware assembly, optics module testing, and data processing. The candidate should be skilled in station assembly (soldering, wiring, machinery parts), automation processes, programming with Python, and robotic station calibration.

Our Team

Molex has a rich heritage in the optical industry, offering high-performance, field-proven optical solutions -from components and modules to integrated line cards and systems. Our continuous innovation in optical technologies and manufacturing automation allows us to serve the demands of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks in telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenters, and supercomputing.

Based in Fremont, California, we serve global clients in the telecom and datacom industries, providing innovative optical components, modules and systems that support next-generation networks.

What You Will Do

• Perform automation station set up that involves soldering, crimping, wiring harness fabrication, and assembling machinery parts with hand tools and power tools
• Under lead engineers' direction, develop and fine tune automation processes, including high-precision alignment between optical fibers, lenses, photonic integrated circuits (PIC), and MEMS mirrors, by modifying or generating Python code
• Conduct experiments to validate station design and collaborate with lead engineers to develop and document station installation, calibration and bring up procedures.
• Set up and maintain lab stations and equipment, ensuring proper alignment, organization, and availability of resources for prototyping.
• Collaborate with NPI or equipment team in global factories, develop and document equipment troubleshooting and preventative procedures for automatic stations.
• Manage materials and BOM (Bill of Materials) inventory for automation developments, tracking parts and components for station availability and efficiency.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Technical or associate degree in Engineering, Physics, or equivalents in a related field.
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience with system and test fixture setup, including soldering, crimping, and wiring harness fabrication.
• Familiarity with optical alignment techniques and equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical hardware for troubleshooting and debugging complex systems.
• Basic coding skills with Python or LabView.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office for data collection, analysis, and documentation.
• Dedicated, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a strong ability to collaborate in a team environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Experience in the Silicon Photonics optical electrical industry is highly desirable.
• Previous roles in lab management, hardware engineering, or similar positions.
• Basic programming skills with MATLAB or Python for data analysis.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a plus.

For this role, we anticipate paying $60,000 - $80,000 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

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, aqui, or tu).

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