Mechanical Principal Engineer - High-Power

Molex is a global supplier of connectors and interconnect components that delivers electronic solutions across industries including data communications, automotive, and medical. The Mechanical Principal Engineer will design, model, analyze, and characterize high-power connectors, cables, and systems, leading projects from concept through high-volume production while providing technical leadership and customer support.

Responsibilities:

• With guidance from Sr. Engineers, develops new product designs and manage product extensions focused on our high power connector product line
• Provides technical support to customers, suppliers and inside personnel
• Coordinates product activities with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and quality using the engineering change request (ECR) procedures
• Support product test by coordinating with reliability lab (write test request, gather test sample, boards etc.)
• Checks manufacturing and sales drawings for completeness and accuracy
• Responsible for making sure all products are properly released with accurate information
• Build prototype samples and perform validation
• Run mechanical and thermal simulations
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management
• Drive IP submissions with our legal team
• 30% travel to HQ and customer sites as needed

Requirements:

• The successful applicant will have the ability to appropriately plan and see assignments through to completion with minimal direction, provide leadership to other team members; develop timing, meet project schedules, manage risks, accurately quote design, and systematically solve problems of a complex scope
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of design experience in connector products in 50A+ Applications
• Proficient in solid modeling experience to generate 3D models & 2-D drawings (NX)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information and solve problems with sound solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a global team environment
• UL and CSA experience
• Experience in Data and power interconnects between the Power shelf / IT gear and the rack-level infrastructure
• Direct design experience in one or more of:
• Hyperscaler OEM connector design (i.e. OCP or related)
• Datacenter Cable connectors 50A+
• Busbars for 1000+ applications including liquid cooling
• 10+ years of design experience in connector products in 100A+ Applications
• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field
• Siemens NX and Team Center experience
• Knowledge of regulatory agency testing requirements (e.g., UL/CSA, NEBS, EMC/EMI requirements
• Knowledge of MM / BOM loading software (SAP / TEAMCENTER)
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of material properties
• Proven presentation skills
• Understanding of GD&T
• Familiarity with high-speed PCB layout, signal integrity, assembly, and manufacturing
• Experience in design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), cost design (DFC), and design for manufacturing (DFM)
• Open Compute Project Member