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Process Engineer - Optical Solutions

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, California, Carlsbad
Jan 06, 2026

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards. Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplify 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.

Molex leverages its optical experience to produce some of the highest performing, field-proven optical components in the market. We apply our deep optical expertise along with our strong mechanical design capabilities to offer a range of transceiver products that deliver 400G data rates and beyond. Additionally, we design our products to address many market segments, such as data center, access, metro and long-haul applications. All of our products are produced with Molex's high-quality standards, delivering superior optical, electrical and EMI performance for network robustness.

We are currently looking for a Process Engineer to support our significant growth within our Optical Transceiver group. This role will be based in Carlsbad with 25% travel to Asia and Mexico as needed.

What You Will Do

  • Develop and optimize processes used in the assembly of optical transceivers and the advanced packaging including die attach, wire bond, automation handling
  • Work cross functionally with design, test and manufacturing teams to integrate into high volume production
  • Define and conduct Designs of Experiments
  • Analyze yield and test data to identify trend, root cause, failure analysis and opportunities for improvement
  • Generate Statements of Work (SOW) and detailed project plans for new process development activities
  • Responsible for improving, monitoring, and reporting manufacturing process health (yield, failure paretos, etc.)
  • Create and maintain comprehensive processes including control plans, FMEA and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Collaborate with quality to ensure processes meet regulatory and reliability requirements

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related scientific discipline
  • Experience with manufacturing processes and process improvements
  • Experience with statistical analysis methods (DOE, Gage R&R, etc.)
  • Experience with failure modes and effects analysis
  • Understanding of optoelectronic devices
  • Has a good understanding of reliability of packages and the impact of packaging on device reliability
  • Experienced in statistical analysis software (JMP, Minitab, etc.)

For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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