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Molex · 12 hours ago

Optical Engineering Manager

positionBridgewater, NJ
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$180K/yr - $250K/yr
date15+ years exp

Molex is a leader in the optical industry, providing advanced wavelength management solutions for high-density optical networks. The Optical Engineering Manager will lead the development of complex free-space optical systems, manage a team of engineers, and drive innovation in optical system design while collaborating with various engineering teams.

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Responsibilities

Innovation of optical system design of Molex free space optical systems
Manage a team of optical engineers for new product development, R&D, manufacturing supports
Mentor other engineers and cross functional groups on optical engineering
Conduct thorough analysis of products’ optical requirements and specifications
Plan and manage optical system engineering for product development which requires collaboration with electrical, mechanical, SW, reliability engineering teams
Monitor and R&D for new technologies and components we can utilize in our products
Work with marketing team to generate technology development strategy for future product applications

Qualification

Optical system designFree-space optical systemsOptical simulation toolsProject managementTeam managementR&D monitoringMentoringCollaboration

Required

Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Photonics or related technical field
At least 15 years of industry experience with free-space optical systems
Experienced in leading the development of free space optical systems
Experience in managing a team of engineers
Familiarity with project management methodologies
Excellent understanding and experience with optical simulation tools such as Zemax
Strong hands-on experience with optical benchtops and fiber coupling techniques
Experience with optical system design for manufacturing, design and cost

Preferred

PhD. is plus

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance

Company

Molex

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Molex supplies electronic interconnect solutions and connectivity products for a broad range of industries. It is a sub-organization of Koch, Inc..
dateFounded in 1938
location
Lisle, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.molex.com

H1B Sponsorship

Molex has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (73)
2022 (56)
2021 (59)
2020 (63)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2013-09-09Acquired

Leadership Team

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Martin Slark
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Alexandra Haser
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