Optical Automation Engineer

Your Job

We are seeking an Optical Automation Engineer to help build and improve automated optical test systems.

This role blends hands-on optical lab work with software development: you'll help automate measurements, integrate optical instruments, and collaborate with engineers across optics, hardware, mechanical, and software disciplines.

Our Team

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry.

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

Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplifier 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.

Our Bridgewater location is home to a large, multidisciplinary Optical Engineering team dedicated to the innovation, design, development, and prototyping of next-generation wavelength selective switches (WSS) and dynamic gain equalization (DGE) modules.

These highly sophisticated products leverage state-of-the-art optical technologies and represent some of the most advanced solutions in industry.

The selected candidate will gain extensive hands-on exposure to cutting-edge advancements in optical communications and play a direct role in shaping the evolution of high-capacity optical networks deployed by hyperscale customers.

What You Will Do


* Support and improve automated optical test systems used for development and validation.


* Work directly with optical lab equipment (e.g., Optical Spectrum Analyzers, power meters, optical switches) and help integrate it into automated workflows.


* Develop and maintain test automation software (primarily C in LabWindows/CVI and Python).


* Help troubleshoot issues across optical setup behavior, instrument communication, and software.


* Learn an existing codebase and contribute improvements in a structured, maintainable way.


* Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve quality and reliability.


* Document requirements and decisions, create well-scoped tickets, and keep work status updated.


* Collaborate with teammates across software, optics, hardware, and mechanical engineering.

How we work (collaboration & communication):


* You'll work as part of a team and partner with engineers in multiple disciplines.


* We value clear communication, thoughtful questions, and written documentation that helps others move faster.


* Feedback is part of the process: code reviews are used to share context and improve quality.


* Responsible AI use; i.e., AI tools are used only within company policy.


* You may not upload company or confidential information to personal AI accounts or public AI services.


* AI-assisted code or documentation remains your responsibility and must...