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OPTICAL ENGINEER - OPTICAL SOLUTIONS

Company: Molex
Location: Fremont
Posted on: October 17, 2024

Job Description:

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards. Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing.

In Fremont, CA, we serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing innovative optical modules to support our customer's next generation networks. We are looking for an Optical Engineer to join our team. This person will be responsible for optical system design and analysis of innovative fiber optical products, such as the optical cross-connect switches that are used in telecom and datacom.

This person will design cutting edge technology for an optical cross collect switch with the direction of with multi-discipline teams, including sales and marketing, product line managers, electrical, mechanical, and optical R&D teams, and work with colleagues of different geographic sites.

What You Will Do

  • Design new fiber optical products and manage product extensions
  • Participate in the optical design and analysis of the MEMS optical cross-connect switches
  • Work with chief/principal optical engineer to design new products, build optical models and performance error and tolerance analysis
  • Provide technical guidance to process engineers and technicians
  • Provide technical support to customers and suppliers
  • Provide technical support on processes development
  • Perform design verification activities to ensure that optical design meets the specifications of the customers and standard organizations
  • Release drawings of optical components and sub-assemblies Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
    • Masters degree in physics, applied physics, optics and optical engineering, electrical engineering with optical orientations
    • At least 6 years of free space and/or micro-optics system design and development experience
    • Expertise in free space and/or micro-optics optical system design, photonic simulation and developing prototypes
    • Experience in Zemax, CODE-V and/or other simulation tools to build models of optical products.
    • Proficient in optical system tolerance analysis What Will Put You Ahead
      • Ph.D. degree in optics, physics or related technical discipline
      • Experience in process development for fiber optical product
      • Experience with design for manufacturing and manufacturing processes
      • Experience with the characteristics and use of various optical adhesives, glasses, ceramics, and metallic materials.
      • Familiar with the opto-mechanical design concepts and principles
        For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $210,000 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 befor

        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.

Keywords: Molex, Dublin , OPTICAL ENGINEER - OPTICAL SOLUTIONS, Engineering , Fremont, California

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