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Engineering Technician - Optical Solutions

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, California, Fremont
Jul 11, 2025
Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven optical transmission solutions from components, modules to subsystems. Our team is dedicated to continuous innovation in optical component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation. We provide cutting edge technology with optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing. Molex is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the leading optical component and module R&D teams. In this role, the successful candidate will be part of a world-class engineering team contributing to the development of the next generation coherent and PAM4 optical transceivers. The successful candidate will perform tasks such as purchasing, lab maintenance, module rework, and routine optical/electrical testing under the direction of engineering staff. What You Will Do Purchase equipment, consumable materials, etc. Manage the R&D laboratory to ensure it's in good running order Maintain inventory control of equipment, components and tools Manage the lab network (PC & Equipment) with IT team Operate and maintain the equipment in a safe and efficient manner Support the development and testing of new and existing transceiver products to meet customer expectations Perform inspection, rework, and test of optical transceiver products under the direction of the R&D engineers Perform shipping process (vendors/customers/purchase) Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Diploma/Certificate or associate degree in electrical engineering or a related field At least 3 years of hands-on experience in an electronic or testing lab Experience understanding basic electrical principles Self-starter, organized with an interest in learning Ability to follow instructions, handle delicate parts and equipment Experience working with MS office for documentation Experience communicating effectively with cross functional teams What Will Put You Ahead Prefer laboratory experience or equivalent experience working with optical transceivers or optical communication systems For this role, we anticipate paying $35.00 - $45.00 per hour. 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. 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).