Senior Product Design Engineer

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Molex unites innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions worldwide. With operations in over 40 countries, we provide end-to-end products and services across multiple markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle, and medical.

As a Senior Connector Design Engineer within the Networking Segment of our Connected Mobility Solutions Business Unit, you will lead the design and development of high-speed connectors and cable assemblies for automotive applications. You'll combine technical expertise, project management, and global collaboration to bring next-generation connectivity products to market, ensuring they meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives.

What You Will Do

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of automotive high-speed connectors and cable assemblies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams (signal integrity, manufacturing integration, program management, sales, validation, senior leadership) to align on technical and business goals.
• Conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and testing to validate and refine product designs.
• Partner with manufacturing to select materials and optimize for design-for-manufacturability (DFM), design-for-assembly (DFA), and cost efficiency.
• Create or update detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and quality.
• Engage with customers and suppliers to capture requirements and resolve design challenges.
• Lead design reviews and troubleshoot complex engineering problems.
• Monitor industry trends in high-speed data transmission and automotive connectivity technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and peer review.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, proposals, and presentations to stakeholders.
• Support manufacturing and quality teams during product launches; travel to manufacturing sites as needed.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience designing connectors, cable assemblies, or high-speed data solutions for automotive applications
• Advanced CAD proficiency (PTC Creo, CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks; NX preferred)
• Experience designing precision injection-molded plastic parts, stamped & formed terminals
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred)
• Proficiency in DFMEA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DVP validation
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities
• Experience working within a team environment and interfacing with multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of automotive connector standards and specifications

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with Signal Integrity, high-speed data transmission, or EMI mitigation
• Hands-on mechanical, electrical, or environmental testing
• Proficiency in mechanical or signal-integrity simulations (mechanical FEA or HFSS)

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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.

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Equal Opportunities

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