Automation Design Engineer

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Molex is seeking an Automation Design Engineer in Lisle, IL to assist in the development & design of manufacturing equipment components, assembly, stations, modules and machines as part of our DataCom & Specialty Solutions division.

Our Team

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

Our Datacom and Specialty Solutions (DSS) team designs an extensive product line serving customers in telecommunications, datacom, hyperscalers, cloud, data center and storage applications.

What You Will Do

• Support development teams (automation, product engineering, molding, CAE, quality, and operations) to ensure new introductions are robust solutions that meet our customers' requirements.
• Limited daily interaction or supervision required on the process steps for completing NX design responsibilities.
• Lead design review meetings and design detailing on required design work; ensures the manufacturing feasibility for each detail of mold.
• Responsible for 2D and 3D CAD designs of manufacturing equipment components, assembly, stations, modules and machines.
• Work with a Senior engineer to support functionality and design of parts to fit in larger assemblies.
• Supports all projects in development which may include product testing, 3D models / 2D drawings, engineering changes and updating technical documents.
• Work with Project Engineers and cross collaborate with manufacturing plants partners and integration teams.
• Learn and understand end to end manufacturing line and process.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2D & 3D modeling using NX CAD software.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Managing design projects from front to end.
• Experience using MS Project, SAP, and Procurement systems.
• Dealing with external vendors.
• Knowledge of Automation, Product Design, and Injection molding principles.
• Technical knowledge of practices, terminology and tolerances associated with fabrication, machining, grinding, wire EDM and mold-making.
• Excellent organizational skills, decision making skills, and able to prioritize projects.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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