Technical Program Manager - Optical Solutions

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards. Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing.

We serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing innovative optical modules and subsystems to support our customer's next generation networks.

Molex is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Optical Solutions Business Unit. In this role the successful candidate will be part of a world-class engineering and operations team, contributing to product development, product qualification and production ramp for the next generation of optical transceivers.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science & 8+ yrs industry experience.
• At least 4 years' experience in Program Management or Engineering leadership with a demonstrable record of successfully running complex programs/projects.
• Demonstratable experience with complex hardware products that have been shipping in volume.
• Experience with project management tools, Agile, JIRA.
• Ability to find a path forward in the face of ambiguity, particularly when presented with multiple equally probable scenarios.
• Adept at leading through influence, strong negotiation skills and an ability form collaborative working relationships.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with Electro-Optical products such as Transceivers, AOC, AEC, DAC
• Experience with hardware or Firmware development as a designer or program manager.
• Experience with Quality and Reliability of electronic and optical products
• Nice but not necessary to have: Some level of fluency with Spanish and/or Mandarin

For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $215,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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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

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