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Hardware Engineer - Opto-Electronics

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Texas, Allen
Sep 29, 2026
Your Job Our Optical Solutions team located in Allen, TX is looking for a Hardware Engineer Electrical Engineer to assist in design, test, and support of Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) under the guidance of senior engineers. * Our team of Hardware Engineers are focused on delivering high-speed electrical design for advanced optical interconnect products including high speed line cards, amplifiers and optical systems. This role combines a high degree of technical leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver cutting-edge solutions for hyperscale data centers and next-generation optical networking systems. Our Team 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 What You Will Do Create product interfaces and tests using Python. Create technical drawings, schematics, procedures and technical reports, providing clear communication to internal teams. Conduct tests and inspections of products and test stations to ensure proper functionality and compliance with specifications. Participate in project planning and implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals. Ensure compliance with Molex quality standards and industry certifications. Provide on-site support at production facilities. Drive signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance. Collaborate with optical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams for NPI and production. Interface with customers and vendors for technical discussions and component selection. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and problem-solving abilities Experience with Python Teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross functional teams At 1-5 years of hardware design experience What Will Put You Ahead Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering 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. 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