Automation Development Engineer

Your Job

Molex is seeking an Automation Development Engineer in Conway, AR to assist in the development & design of manufacturing equipment components, assembly, stations, modules and machines as part of our DataCom & Specialty Solutions division.

Our Team

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

Our Datacom and Specialty Solutions (DSS) team designs an extensive product line serving customers in telecommunications, datacom, hyperscalers, cloud, data center and storage applications.

What You Will Do

• Design new connector and cable manufacturing machinery utilizing the Siemens NX CAD software.
• Responsible for 2D and 3D CAD designs of: manufacturing equipment components, assembly stations, modules and machines.
• Support development teams (automation, product engineering, molding, CAE, quality, and operations) to ensure new introductions are robust solutions that meet our customers’ requirements.
• Attend/lead design reviews to improve current and future designs of automation
• Prepare Debug and Setup documentation for designs.
• Track projects using internal methods for summarizing component cost, labor, and leadtime. Develops accurate, up-to-date BOM’s and Spare Tooling Lists
• Supports all projects in development which may include product testing, 3D models / 2D drawings, engineering changes and updating technical documents.
• Work with Project Engineers and cross collaborate with manufacturing plants partners and integration teams.
• Understands, supports, and contributes to complete projects according to internal product development procedures, TQM and IS/QS-9000 requirements. Embraces Six Sigma, International Standards Organization (ISO) and Environmental, and/or Health and Safety (EH&S) Management Systems by following stated policies and procedures.
  
  
  

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology or equivalent
• 3+ years of Machine Design Experience
• Proficient in 2D & 3D modeling using Siemens NX or SolidWorks CAD software
• Experience with high speed synchronous, asynchronous, or flexible robotics assembly systems
• Expertise in the design and documentation of machine assemblies in CAD.
• Understanding of GD&T and knowledge of where to preform tolerance analysis and finite element analysis.
  
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• Knowledge of Machine Building techniques
• Scheduling and budgeting
• Design experience with high speed machinery
• Mechanical Cam/Linkage analysis experience
• Toolmaking Knowledge (Understanding of manual and CNC machining equipment) Mechanical and Electrical Systems design standards
  
  
  

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Hiring Philosophy

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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.

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.