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Process Integration Manager - Optical Solutions

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, California, Carlsbad
May 13, 2025
Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven PAM4 / Coherent Transceivers, Optical Engines and other transmission devices. Our team is dedicated to continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation. We provide cutting edge technology with a comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks. We are looking for a Process Integration Manager located in Carlsbad, CA. The responsibilities of this manager will include ownership of the process engineering team, including technical oversight, resource management, performance management, personnel development, cost analysis, recruiting and selection, technology development and planning. This person will be a highly technical leader that will be responsible for overseeing process improvement for optical transceiver products. This Manager should have a solid foundation in hi-volume manufacturing process, optomechanical assemblies, design-for-manufacturing, enhancing yield, cycle time and quality. What You Will Do Lead, coach, and develop the team responsible for process development. Provide the connection between multiple sites and mitigate process interactions with design. Guide continuous improvement opportunities while working with product integration. Manage and interact with suppliers, subcontractors and contract manufactures. Generate detailed project plans and budget for new process development activities. Responsible for improving, monitoring and reporting manufacturing process health (yield, failures, quality). Lead manufacturing integration of Molex optical transceivers Ownership of delivering fully qualified and volume capable transceivers while considering cost and schedule targets Determine de-risking strategies during early development stage Drive early resolution of design-for-manufacturing issues Participate in customer communications, when necessary Travel to factories and global design centers to support deployment and internal development meetings Provide technical leadership both locally and other sites Guide continuous improvement through advanced design and manufacturing techniques Define and ensure adherence to product and process development workflows Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor in Engineering discipline At least 5 years of experience in fiber optics, electronic packaging or optoelectronic devices Experience with common packaging processes including: SMT, Die Attach, Wire bonding, optical alignment, complex assemblies Experience with statistical analysis methods and tools (DOE, Gage R&R, etc.). Experience in a leadership role, managing team of Engineers Experience with the reliability of packages and the impact of packaging on device reliability What Will Put You Ahead Masters degree or concentration in optical/photonics Experience with optical transceivers For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $200,000 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. 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