Your Role

At Molex, we enable global connectivity by developing advanced high-speed connectivity solutionsfor automotive electrical architectures worldwideAs a SeniorProductDevelopmentEngineer in our Connected Mobility Solutions Networking group, you will lead the design and development of next-generation high-speedconnectors, ensuring top performance, cost-effectiveness, andtimelydelivery through global collaboration and technicalexpertise

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and development of automotive high-speed connectors, meeting industry standards and customer needs.
• Collaborate across global teams (signal integrity, manufacturing, program management, sales, validation) to align goals.
• Conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and testing to validate designs.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, assembly, and cost in partnership with manufacturing.
• Create and update detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Identify innovative solutions to enhance performance, reliability, and quality.
• Engage with customers and suppliers to capture requirements and resolve challenges.
• Troubleshoot complex engineering issues.
• Monitor industry trends in automotive connectivity and high-speed data transmission.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development.
• Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Support manufacturing and quality teams during product launches; travel as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science
• 5+ years design/product development experience (preferably automotive connectors)
• Languages: Native German and Professional Working English
• Experience designing precision injection-molded plastic components
• Familiarity withautomotive RF sealed and unsealed connector systems: coax, mini-coax, differential pair, shielded twisted pair, unshielded twisted pair, etc.
• Advanced CAD skills Solid modeling (Siemens NX, Creo, CATIA, or SolidWorks; NX preferred)
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred)
• Advanced Knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DVP validation
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of automotive connector standards and specifications
• Adept at providing weekly or monthly status reporting to manager, cross-functional team,and leadershipteam

Demonstrated Behaviors

• Integrity: Acts ethically and responsibly
• Transformation Focus: Drives change beyond status quo
• Communication: Clearly conveys technical ideas and listens well
• Adaptability: Adjusts to new conditions effectively
• Decisiveness: Makes timely decisions with limited info
• Attention to Detail: Notices critical nuances
• Curiosity: Eager to understand root causes and “why”

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with signal integrity, EMI mitigation, or high-speed data
• Hands-on mechanical, electrical, or environmental testing
• Proficient performing mechanical FEA (Abaqus)
• 1+ year mentoring other engineers