New

Assistant Engineer

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, California, Fremont
Jan 24, 2026
Your Job Molex is currently seeking an Assistant Engineer to join our Fremont, CA location, The Assistant Engineer will be responsible for conducting liquid crystal (LC) device assembly and testing. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to support, maintain, and improve LC device assembly labs and optical test systems. Our Team 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. In Fremont, California, we serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing innovative optical components & modules to support our customer's next generation networks. We are looking for an Assistant Engineer to join our team. What You Will Do Perform standardized LC device assembly in a cleanroom environment. Support the development of the LC device assembly process. Conduct LC materials and device testing in accordance with established procedures. Maintain laboratory equipment operational and ensure a clean and organized working environment. Document test procedures, collect experimental data and summarize the test results. Coordinates engineering activities with cross-functional teams. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in science or engineering with laboratory experience. Three (3) years or more work experience in a cleanroom environment. Record keeping and data documentation experience. Knowledge of optical and electrical test systems, including optical components, optical alignment, electronic devices, optical fibers, and lasers. Experience supporting optical assembly and testing What Will Put You Ahead Understanding of ESD safety and laser protection. Completion of 6S and ISO9001/TL9000 training. Understanding of DOE concept. Verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin. For this role, we anticipate paying $70,000 - $80,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy 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. 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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu). #LI-JN2