Sourcing Engineer - Optical Solutions

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry.

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

Our team is dedicated to continuous innovation in optical component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation.

We provide cutting edge technology with a comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks

As a part of supply chain management, the Sourcing Engineer will work closely with our R&D and PLM team to work with existing technology partnerships in the optical component market to enable technology and product advancement and sustainable growth with cost effective solutions within our Optical Solutions business unit.

This is an opportunity for an individual to develop and evaluate optical, mechanical and electrical components and technology partners.

What You Will Do


* Responsible for Wavelength Management product lines; explore and identify technologies and optical components suitable for existing and next gen inter- and intra- hyperscale datacenter and telecommunication market.


* Provide technical guidance to supply chain management teams on passive optical components and providing sourcing needs for PLM and Engineering leaders.


* Act a technical and commercial liaison for NPD and NPI projects between vendor and Molex Engineering/PLM teams on technology assessment, specifications, schedule, capacity, price, commercial terms and agreement with the support of Molex global and optical Supply Chain Management team.


* Work closely with Global teams, especially Zhuhai, China purchasing and production teams to coordinate component supply from small volume built to mass production .

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's Degree in Optical, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials and other Engineering or Physics areas.


* At least 2 years of experience with optical products and components through education or work experience


* Experience understanding the product development lifecycles


* Must be able to speak Mandarin

For this role, we anticipate paying $90,000 - $125,000 per year.

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

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