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Molex is seeking a motivated and self-driven Project Engineer to grow with our manufacturing Automation team in the Arkansas Design Center located in Conway, AR. This person will be driving design for new equipment to support New Product Development activities for the Datacom Specialty Solutions product portfolio.

This person will be primarily responsible for designing and developing automation equipment to support our manufacturing equipment designs. This Project Engineer will contribute to the design of different stations and modules that may include; pick and place equipment, multi-axis, material transfer equipment, bending and forming, mechanical and laser cutting, welding, soldering, lasers.

This person will support all projects that require design, simulation and testing of automation equipment. This will require a fundamental understanding of: 2D, 3D CAD, testing and validation of design.

Our Team

Molex creates connections for life by enabling technologies that transform the future and improve lives. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a complete range of connectivity products, services and solutions for the data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics industries.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for 2D and 3D CAD designs of: manufacturing equipment components, assembly, stations, modules and machines.
• Work with a Senior engineer to support functionality and design of parts to fit in larger assemblies.
• 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.
• Learn and understand end to end manufacturing line and process.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 2 years of experience in design of custom automation manufacturing equipment or robotics
• Hands-on experience with servo motors and drive systems, including selection, integration, and troubleshooting in automated equipment
• Analytical ability to apply logical reasoning, test assumptions, observes results and makes corrections
• Experience with 2D and 3D drafting software

What Will Put You Ahead

• Managing design projects from front to end
• Experience using MS Project, SAP, and Procurement systems
• Dealing with external vendors
• Experience being customer facing
• Experience in the design of: pick and place equipment; multi-axis, material transfer experience
• Experience in the design of automated welders, soldering, or lasers

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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.

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