Assistant Engineer

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry.

We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions, from components and modules to integrated line-cards.

Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplify technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration 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, California, we serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing innovative optical components & modules to support our customer's next generation networks.

We are looking for a full-time Assistant Engineer to work on optical component testing with lab equipment, fiber optical module assembly and optoelectronic system optimization by implementing engineer's protocol .

This person will be working hands on with testing, alignment, assembling optomechanical fixtures and implementing DOE experiments to validate improvements of optical testing methods.

What You Will Do


* Build optical modules, perform optical alignment, data collection and analysis.


* Perform optical module testing and calibration by implementing engineer's protocol


* Perform various DOE experiments to validate optical assembly process


* Perform hands-on optical fiber assembly and optomechanical fixture development to perform fiber product testing and calibration


* Perform failure analysis and troubleshooting for optical modules


* Work with engineers to develop and document process flow

Who You Are


* Technical degree diploma or equivalent in Engineering or Physics


* At least 3 years of hands-on optical testing and assembly experience


* Familiar with knowledge of optical components and optical testing equipment


* Hands-on capability supporting optical alignment and fiber assembly


* Proficient with Microsoft Office to perform data collection, analysis and documentation

What Puts You Ahead


* Senior-level technician with 6 plus years hands-on experience in optical alignment setup, optical testing and assembly process


* Experience with optical fiber bundle assembly and routing process would be a plus for this position


* Experience with optical alignment by using cameras, optical lens, beam profiler, and photodetector


* Verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin


* Strong capability to work independently, diagnose engineering problems and resolve with minimum guidance

For this role, we anticipate paying $80,000 to $100,000 plus per year.

This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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