Electronics Lab Technician

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Molex is rapidly growing and seeking several new Electronics Lab Technicians to join our team. This position will work closely with our Project Engineers and the Lab Supervisor who establish general processes and priorities. You will be expected to perform assigned duties independently, apply critical thinking and analysis to solve practical problems. This position will support a global division - interacting with engineering and product management personnel from all regions.

You will perform functional tests and signal integrity evaluations, provide feedback to engineering on functional and quality issues encountered, and make suggestions for improvement.

Training in the use of a network analyzer, signal integrity tools and time domain reflectometry will be provided. We are looking for new team members who are eager to learn. This is a development opportunity to learn the skills needed to test cable assemblies and other products for signal integrity.

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.

• Perform soldering or de-soldering operations including microscopic scale to assemble or remove resistors, capacitors, wires on board, and connectors for electrical testing.
• Perform Signal Integrity measurements on high-speed products using network analyzers.
• Perform time domain reflectometry measurements and oscilloscope measurements.
• Perform BER, SNR and Eye measurements on high-speed data signals.
• Perform mechanical exposures to high-speed data cables.
• Create reports from measurement data using Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel and in house software.
• Highlight areas of failure in any prototype and provide possible reasons for malfunctions.
• Organize lab and maintain archive of reports in on-line library.
• Support Molex quality programs by following approved policies and procedures.

• Aptitude to quickly learn and apply technical skills.
• Organized with great attention to detail.
• Soldering skills.
• Microscopic operation abilities for prototyping in a high-speed product lines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good time management skills to be able to keep yourself on tasks.
• Good written and verbal skills for clear and concise communication.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and respond to competing demands.
• Be able to work independently.

• Experience working in a lab environment testing physical products
• Intermediate level computer skills with Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point

• Associate degree in a technical field
• Education or experiences focused on electrical or mechanical technology.
• Intermediate level computer scripting skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB) are considered a plus

For this role, we anticipate paying $27.00 - $43.00 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

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.

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