Network Engineer - Optical

Your Job

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join our Network Operations team.

In this role, you will be responsible for the deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of high-capacity optical transport networks.

You'll play a critical part in ensuring network reliability, scalability, and performance for our customers and internal systems.

As a member of this team, you will have an abundance of opportunities to be involved in projects related to planning, implementation, deployment, monitoring & network operations of various optical, backbone and edge networks.

The ideal candidate is an engineer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and constantly evolving network.

A fast learner, proactive, and highly motivated engineer, with a proven record of implementing novel solutions and workarounds to solve unique challenges.

Our Team

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry.

We provide the highest performing and field-proven optical solutions, from components and 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.

What You Will Do


* Support build activities including design, configuration, deployment and migration in large-scale optical networks that spans long-haul terrestrial & regional metros.

Interconnecting Data Centers and Point of Presence (POP) sites across the globe.


* Plan, schedule and perform complex optical and backbone network deployments and migrations.

Perform network maintenance, upgrades, and provisioning of new circuits or services


* Work closely with NOC, field technicians, vendors, and engineering teams to resolve faults and perform root cause analysis.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to optical transport equipment and network connectivity.


* Maintain standards for all builds and design packages for metro, regional and long-haul DWDM systems.


* Maintain and update network documentation, including fiber routes, equipment inventory, and change logs.


* Participate in on-call rotation and respond to network emergencies after hours


* Generate implementation plans and provide technical leadership and guidance during deployment activities


* Review and maintain acceptance documents provided by vendors and subcontractors deploying equipment on our network


* Provide technical expertise to network provisioning engineers for troubleshooting out-of-service or faulty circuits


* Proactively contributes to documentation, automation and processes as they evolve


* Support multiple stakeholder organizations by understanding, anticipating, and influencing business outcomes.


* Exhibit proactive communication and think with a product and customer mindset


* Lever...