Optical Process Engineer, Optical Solutions

About the Role

Molex is seeking an enthusiastic Optical Process Engineer to join their team. This role involves developing and improving processes for integrating, testing, qualifying, and transferring cutting-edge fiber optic MEMS-based Optical Circuit Switch (OCS) products for AI Cluster and Data Center applications. You will work as part of a multi-discipline team and interact with suppliers. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on lab work, is eager to learn, and motivated to support process development, scale-up, and production troubleshooting for photonic assemblies and modules.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes for optical modules, including fiber handling, alignment, testing, integration, etc.
• Conduct DOE (Design of Experiments) and statistical analyses to optimize process parameters, reduce variation, and improve yield and throughput.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to design, develop, and validate fixtures and assembly tools.
• Create and manage process and quality documentation (Work Instructions, process flows, SOPs, ECOs, etc.).
• Investigate in-process failures to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Work with reliability engineering to run reliability tests and drive design/process improvements.
• Support production transfer and ramp-up for high volume manufacturing.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Internship or career experience in manufacturing, test, or process engineering with electro-optical products.
• Familiarity with reliability testing and environmental qualification protocols.
• Familiar with opto-mechanics and basic electronics.
• Experience working in a lab with equipment.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data analysis.
• Knowledge/Experience with glass, ceramic, metallic materials, and optical adhesives.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment and follow ESD/contamination protocols.

Qualifications That Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with statistical analysis methods (DOE, Gage R&R, etc.).
• Experience with failure modes and effects analysis.
• Knowledge of MEMS device physics, fabrication, or application.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and scripting (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB) for test automation and data analysis.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant field is a plus.
• Bilingual in Mandarin.