Product Development Engineer

Are you an inventive engineer driven by solving complex problems and bringing cutting-edge connector designs to life? At Molex, we are looking for a passionate Product Development Engineer to join our E/E Transformation Architecture team, where your expertise in fundamental engineering principles and critical thinking will directly influence the development of advanced, high-performance products in Automotive industry.

In this role, you will leverage powerful design tools such as CAD, tolerance analysis, FEA, FMEA, and DVP&R to create innovative solutions and overcome technical challenges. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, take ownership of product designs, and contribute to delivering outstanding results within schedule - supported by mentorship from experienced leaders.

Our Team

At Molex, you will be part of a forward-thinking culture that values creativity, continuous learning, and pushing the boundaries of technology. If you are ready to accelerate your career and help shape the future of engineering excellence, apply today and join our dynamic team!

What You Will Do

• Perform concept development, ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet customer requirements.
• Conduct DFMEA, FEA, tolerance analysis, and other analytical studies with guidance from senior engineers.
• Create and maintain product models and drawings using GD&T, ensuring proper datum selection, dimensioning, and tolerancing, with support from experienced engineers.
• Assist in documenting project scope, requirements, feasibility, and engineering work plans.
• Develop test plans (DVP&R) and analyse test results using statistical methods; perform DOE, Hypothesis Testing, and Capability Studies.
• Lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods like 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone diagrams with senior guidance.
• Select materials for plastic injection moulded and metal stamped components.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Engineering experience in product design
• Experience using analytical studies (FEA, tolerance stacks, DFMEA, etc.) as part of a product development process
• Experience developing validation plans and analysing test results to ensure a product meets performance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to use structured problem-solving methods to systematically determine root causes for complex technical issues
• Ability to travel occasionally

• Product design experience in the automotive industry, preferably in connector design
• Knowledge of resins, metals, engineering tools and processes, and manufacturing processes (injection moulding, stamping, plating, assembly) 

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.