Your Job

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

Our Team

At Molex, you will work with tools such as Python, Qt, Conda, Docker, Artifactory, Jenkins, etc., to make the entire engineering organization more effective. As a Software Engineer in our DataCom & Specialty Solutions Division, you will collaborate with software engineers, automated test engineers, firmware engineers, and manufacturing plant support teams, providing a multidisciplinary environment to drive innovation and solve complex engineering challenges.

What You Will Do

• Utilize software expertise and entrepreneurial thinking to address challenges in areas such as design, manufacturing, testing, and verification.
• Design and develop Python-based desktop applications to support high-speed interconnect solutions, optimize manufacturing processes, and enhance the engineering design workflow.
• Mentor team members and others on software architecture, design best practices, data processing, basic Python scripting, and more
• Collaborate with our global manufacturing centers to ensure released software is well supported and issues are addressed promptly.
• Evaluate new opportunities for software solutions to solve existing problems by actively engaging with teams throughout Molex including marketing, design, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Track and analyze feature requests, bug reports, etc. to meet and exceed our customers' needs
• Improve software reliability and performance through code reviews, design reviews, and unit testing.

• Contribute to and improve build/test/CI+CD systems to enhance team efficiency and capabilities.
• Evaluate and improve software reliability and performance using code reviews, design reviews, and unit testing
• Analyze test results, prepare reports, and make required software modifications
• Write API and usage documentation, and publish it internally for use by other engineers

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Systems/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of software development experience in Python or #/VB .NET.
• Proven work experience as a software engineer designing interactive applications.
• Prior experience building desktop applications on Windows (Qt or wx preferred).
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Proficient in source control tools such as Git or SVN.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master's degree in Systems/Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• 3+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with scientific Python libraries and tools like NumPy, Pandas, and Anaconda.
• Experience developing software libraries and APIs for use by other engineers.
• Familiarity with SQL databases and data manipulation/visualization techniques.
• Exposure to hardware systems, electrical interconnects, or manufacturing processes.

This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

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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.

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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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu ).