Fiber Engineering Manager (Eden Prarie, MN)

Your Job

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Fiber Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team of 10-15 engineers based in Eden Prairie.

The successful candidate will oversee the design and deployment of advanced fiber-based solutions tailored to meet the demanding requirements of large hyperscalers.

This is a critical leadership role that combines technical expertise with team management to deliver innovative fiber infrastructure solutions.



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*We are in the process of acquiring office space in Eden Prarie, MN and this position will be based there.

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Our Team

Molex's Optical Connectivity Group is at the forefront of designing and delivering cutting-edge optical solutions that power data centers, telecom infrastructure, and next-gen computing.

As part of Koch Industries, Molex fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and transformative technology development across global markets.

What You Will Do



* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10-15 fiber engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.


* Oversee the end-to-end design and development of fiber optic solutions targeted at large hyperscale data center customers.


* Drive technical innovation and ensure alignment with company objectives and customer requirements.


* Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, operations, and external partners to define engineering roadmaps and deliverables.


* Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and internal quality processes.


* Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables to meet deadlines and budget constraints.


* Monitor performance metrics of the fiber engineering team and implement continuous improvement initiatives.


* Provide technical expertise and leadership in solving complex fiber optic network challenges.


* Support recruitment, training, and professional development of engineering staff.


* Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in fiber optics, hyperscaler infrastructure, and telecom industries.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.


* 10+ years of experience in fiber optic engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.


* Proven experience designing and deploying fiber optic solutions for large-scale data centers or hyperscalers.


* Strong technical knowledge of fiber optics, including single-mode and multi-mode fibers, DWDM, fiber splicing, and network architecture.


* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.


* Experience managing cross-disciplinary engineering teams and projects.


* Proficiency with engineering design tools and software related to fiber optics.


* Ability to work effectively with remote and on-site teams.


* Ability to travel 30-50% both domestically and internationally

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