Mechanical Design Engineer

Your Job

Our plant operations in Naperville focuses on Flexible Printed Circuit technology that serves consumer electronics, datacom/telecom applications, medical solutions and defense applications.

Or technical experts possess unique Printed Electronics (PE) industry experience, which includes diverse technical backgrounds ranging from materials science and mechanical engineering to electronics manufacturing and electrical engineering.

We apply that knowledge and experience to create value for our customers by pushing PE devices beyond the limits of conventional circuitry.

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will primarily be responsible for design, development and implementation for production of electro-mechanical sub-assemblies.

Our Team

You may not see our name on the shelves, but our electronic solutions are inside the products you use every day.

We work together with the world's innovators to design and manufacture electronic solutions that solve complex technical challenges.

About us...

Molex creates connections for life by enabling technologies that transform the future and improve lives.

With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a complete range of connectivity products, services and solutions for the data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics industries.

What You Will Do


* Utilize 2D (AutoCAD with GerbArx, Altium Designer) and 3D CAD tools (NX)


* Create prints for silver printed electronic assemblies, flexible printed copper assemblies, and rigid printed circuit board assemblies.


* Verify product design and check manufacturing drawings for completeness and accuracy.


* Generate 3D CAD and 2D prints for creating molded plastic or rubber parts.


* Perform on-site engineering tests and submit product for screen and qualification testing in the reliability lab.


* Use root-cause analysis methods to identify issues and quickly develop corrective actions.


* Follow the Product Development Process to develop new products, then debug and release to production.


* Supply tooling groups with necessary drawings for quoting and tool build.


* Assist manufacturing in the NPI release process and debugging issues.


* Interface with external customers and internal partners to ensure design objectives are met in a timely manner and provides product information, engineering samples and technical advice.


* Perform hands-on activities including teaching operators, performing mechanical tests, prototype fabrication, and part measurements.


* Development of 3D such as plastic injection molded components and rubber keypads.


* Design and tooling of metals; stamping, plating and sheet metal.


* Development of 2D such as gerbers for board layout, functional ink layers, graphic layers, adhesive layers and dome array layer for membrane switch and capacitive touch user interfaces.
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