Automation Design Engineer

Your Job

Molex is seeking an Automation Design Engineer in Conway, AR/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.

This role can also be based out of our Lisle, IL headquarters with 25% expected travel to our Arkansas Design Center.

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



* Design new connector and cable manufacturing machinery utilizing the Siemens NX CAD software.


* Responsible for 2D and 3D CAD designs of: manufacturing equipment components, assembly stations, modules and machines.


* Support development teams (automation, product engineering, molding, CAE, quality, and operations) to ensure new introductions are robust solutions that meet our customers' requirements.


* Attend/lead design reviews to improve current and future designs of automation


* Prepare Debug and Setup documentation for designs.


* Track projects using internal methods for summarizing component cost, labor, and leadtime.

Develops accurate, up-to-date BOM's and Spare Tooling Lists


* 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.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology or equivalent


* 3+ years of Machine Design Experience


* Proficient in 2D & 3D modeling using Siemens NX or SolidWorks CAD software


* Experience with high speed synchronous, asynchronous, or flexible robotics assembly systems


* Expertise in the design and documentation of machine assemblies in CAD.


* Understanding of GD&T and knowledge of where to preform tolerance analysis and finite element analysis.

What Will Put You Ahead



* Knowledge of Machine Building techniques


* Scheduling and budgeting


* Design experience with high speed machinery


* Mechanical Cam/Linkage analysis experience


* Toolmaking Knowledge (Understanding of manual and CNC machining equipment) Mechanical and Electrical Systems design standards

For this role, we anticipate paying $80,000 - $105,000 per year .

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

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