JOB Description

Product Development ENGINEER - Connector design

Who We Are:

Molex is a subsidiary of Koch Industries, an MNC and industry leader in electronic solutions. We support a wide range of industries like data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, medical etc. Our presence is in 223 locations across 40 countries. We have a portfolio of 100,000 electronic products and a dedicated R&D facility driving technological innovation in Bangalore. We make a connected world possible to enable technology that transforms the future. Connected Mobility Solutions (CMS), a business unit of Molex, develops innovative products and manufacturing processes around automotive in-vehicle networking, infotainment, and lighting segments. You may not see our name on the shelves, but our electronic solutions are inside the products you use every day. We work together with the world’s innovators to design and manufacture electronic solutions that solve complex technical challenges. From innovative products like high-speed USB and LVDS signaling to mini coax 25Gb+ Ethernet solutions, media modules, Wireless chargers, we design, develop and manufacture products that enable flawless data transfer, electric charging within the next generation of autonomous and connected vehicles. At Molex, we not only employ some of the most talented people from all over the world, we work to help cultivate tomorrow's breakthroughs. From our corporate headquarters in Lisle, IL to manufacturing floors around the world, the Molex team is dedicated to helping further the limits of technology.

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Who We Are Looking For:

Molex is seeking a dynamic Product Development Engineer – Connector/Cable Assy Design to be part of our strong Engineering Team to develop new products that we are bring to market. You will be a part of our NPD Team and collaborate with our cross functional team globally across all regions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent science degree
• 3 - 5 years of experience in design and product development, preferably Connectors and Cable Assemblies

Responsibilities:

• Leads design efforts in developing new connectors, cable assembly components, and Networking products for high-speed connectivity and data transmission used in autonomous vehicles and automotive systems. Follow all Product Development Phases required to bring concepts into production with supervision from the Engineering Supervisor and Manager. Prepare presentation material for design reviews and customer meetings.
• Evaluate customer requirements to develop technical assumptions and requirements that provide an outline for project scope, planning and quoting activities. Create Design FMEA, execute on risk mitigating actions from the DFMEA, and update the DFMEA accordingly. Responsible for design/product validation plan and report. Supports cross-functional feasibility reviews of new products.
• Prepares information such as design concepts, 2D, 3D, product walkthrough presentations at design reviews and at meetings with customers. Participates and provides value and feedback in customer’s Product Design Team meetings. Proactively share status updates with team and customers. Provides technical support to customers both internal and external customers. Responds to questions/requests in a timely manner. Problem solving and troubleshooting in the reliability lab, over the phone or at the customer location.
• Confirms product design intent. Performs/Reviews stack studies and other analyses required from the DFMEA to reduce and eliminate failure modes from designs before tool release. Checks manufacturing drawings for completeness and accuracy. Performs engineering tests and submits products for screen and qualification testing in the reliability lab.
• Coordinates new product development, debug and release. Follows all product development steps, supplies tooling groups with necessary drawings for quoting and tool build. Assists and supports manufacturing in the debug process. Responsible for follow-up, documentation, publishing and expediting all action items of a new product program.
• Prepares and follows engineering change requests (ECR) per document control procedures. Supports other engineers in department by checking drawings and providing mark-up for corrections.
• Produces suitable manufacturing drawings that follow the Molex Drawing Standard and employs accepted GD&T methodology.
• Interfaces with internal departments (manufacturing, quality, lab, sales and marketing) to ensure design objectives are met in a timely manner and assists by providing product information, engineering samples and technical advice. Also interfaces with suppliers and customers.
• Supports current product with continuous improvement and supports resolution of customer issues. Always support sustenance activities, co-ordination with manufacturing plants.
• Take part in disposition activities and support global team in measurement data.
• Understand, support, and contribute to current Molex Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma, International Standards Organization (ISO) and Environmental, and/or Health and Safety (EH&S) Management Systems by following stated policies and procedures.

What You Will Need:

• CAD skills (2D and 3D), preferably in UG NX
• Knowledge on GD&T, tolerance studies, statistical analysis, DFMEA
• Knowledge in interpreting FEA report
• Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA) Experience (Plastic, sheet metal, casting)
• Problem solving skills using systematic tools (8D, fishbone, cause/effect diagrams)
• Knowledge of the Product development process
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office products: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, Visio
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to others
• Exposure in Team Center and Polarion software