Senior Software Engineer - Optical Solutions

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry.

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

We provide cutting edge wavelength management and amplifier technologies.

Our comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks.

Our Opto-Electronics team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead application design in Python for optical transceiver system and parametric tests.

The Senior Software Engineer will create architecture of test stations through testing design, layout, hardware integration, and software validation.

What You Will Do



* Lead application design in Python for optical transceiver tests


* Manage activities for test station validation and Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R).


* Manage processes changes via Change Request Boards (CRB) and Design Engineering Work Orders (EWO).

Technical analysis of optical parametric data for process and cycle time improvements.


* Work within the New Product Introduction (NPI) team and deliver to the Product Development Lifecycle (PDL) process for gate deliverables and data analysis.


* Support of manufacturing ramps for continuous sustaining and improvements.


* International and domestic travel required up to 10%

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related technical degree


* Experience in developing optical test software in a manufacturing environment


* Experience development software in Python


* Experience designing and implementing automated systems for test, configuration and process validation


* Experience with test methodologies


* Experience in software and test process optimization and improvements in a mass production environment, especially in contract manufacturing or overseas production locations;


* Managing complex and technical optical test related projects


* Generating robust error handling, logging and reporting systems to assist in accurate diagnostics of test issues, yields or equipment discrepancies


* Ability to conduct though code reviews and code analysis to optimize code development and ensure adherence to test development requirements.


* Experience with Gitlab and Gitflow process, implementing CI/CD, and use of Jira/Confluence for tracking and documentation


* Knowledge of production test environments (GRR, SPC, OCAP, 8D, etc.).

What Will Put You Ahead


* Masters degree

For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - $160,000 per year.

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

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