Your Job
Molex is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to join our Optical Solution Business Unit (OSBU). In this role the successful candidate will be part of a world-class engineering team, contributing to the development of the next generation coherent and PAM4 optical transceivers. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating the hardware that ensures the functionality, performance, and reliability of our high-speed optical transceiver modules. The Senior Hardware Engineer will apply deep expertise in circuit design, optical module integration, and hardware testing, while collaborating closely with global, cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge optical transceiver products.
Our Team
R&D Optoelectronic Solutions
What You Will Do
- Design, develop, and optimize hardware for high-speed optical transceiver module (e.g., QSFP-DD, OSFP)
- Capture schematics, manage PCB layout, and perform component selection
- Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, optics and simulation teams to ensure module performance & interoperability
- Perform bring-up, validation, and debugging using lab equipment such as DCA, BERT, VNA, etc.
- Support validation, manufacturing, and production with test plans and failure analysis
- Contribute to hardware architecture, documentation, design reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in optical transceiver circuitry and high-speed PCB design
- Strong knowledge of DSP, TIA/drivers, modulators, photodetectors, and laser control
- Proficient in SI/PI analysis and design optimization
- Familiar with industry standards including MSA, OIF CEI, CMIS, and IEEE 802.3
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
What Will Put You Ahead
- Master's or Ph.D. degree
- Proven expertise in 800G/1.6T optical transceiver design and development
- Experience with signal and power integrity simulation tools (e.g., Sigrity, Ansys, HyperLynx).
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