Software Design Engineer

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Molex is seeking a world-class, self-directed Software Design Engineer to build robust software solutions from the ground up that support the development, manufacturing, and testing of cutting-edge high-speed electrical interconnects. We re looking for Software Design Engineers who bring fresh ideas from diverse areas including scientific programming, information/databases, cloud computing, test & verification, machine learning, and UI design.

At Molex, you ll work with tools like Python, Qt, Conda, Docker, Artifactory, Jenkins, and more to make the entire engineering organization more effective. As a Software Engineer in our Data Com & Specialty Solutions Division, you will collaborate with software engineers, automated test engineers, firmware engineers, and manufacturing plant support teams in a multidisciplinary environment that drives innovation and solves complex engineering challenges.

• Utilize software expertise and entrepreneurial thinking to design and build tools that enhance testing, verification, design, and manufacturing processes.
• Architect and develop Python-based desktop applications and test automation frameworks that empower engineers and testers across the organization.
• Create reusable software libraries and APIs that streamline data processing, test execution, and result analysis, enabling others to build on your work effectively.
• Mentor team members and cross-functional colleagues on software architecture, design best practices, data handling, and Python scripting to elevate the team s capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with global manufacturing centers to ensure software solutions for testing and production are robust, maintainable, and well-supported.
• Actively engage with teams including marketing, design, manufacturing, and quality to identify new opportunities where software tools can solve existing challenges.
• Track, analyze, and prioritize feature requests and bug reports with a focus on improving software reliability, test coverage, and user experience
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• Contribute to continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, build/test automation, and quality assurance systems to improve team efficiency and software quality.
• Analyze test results, prepare detailed reports, and implement software modifications to address issues and improve performance.
• Write clear API and user documentation to facilitate adoption and effective use of tools by engineers and test professionals.

• Bachelor s degree in Systems/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of practical software development experience in Python or C#/VB .NET, with demonstrated ability to design and build tools and applications that support testing and validation workflows
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• Hands-on experience building software solutions for automated test execution, data colection/analysis, or verification processes.
• Proven experience in designing interactive desktop applications or tools (preferably on Windows using Qt or wx frameworks) tailored to engineering and testing needs.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture and design principles, emphasizing usability, extensibility, and performance for tools used by engineering teams.
• Proficient with source control tools such as Git or SVN, supporting collaborative development and version management.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without immigration sponsorship.

• Master s degree in Systems/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of software development experience focusing on test automation, tool design, or software solutions for engineering workflows.
• Experience with scientific Python libraries and tools like Num Py, Pandas, and Anaconda to enable advanced data manipulation and analysis.
• Proven ability to develop reusable software libraries, APIs, and frameworks designed for use by other engineers and testers.
• Familiarity with SQL databases and data visualization techniques to support test data analysis and reporting.
• Exposure to hardware systems, electrical interconnects, or manufacturing processes, especially related to testing and quality assurance.

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