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Molex is growing in the Optical Solutions Business Unit and is looking for a growth-minded person to join our team as a Vice President of Research and Development. If you are looking for a way to be part of a great company, this may be the opportunity for you. In this role you will have the opportunity to work with highly dedicated professionals at Molex and bring your experience and knowledge to be recognized as a VP, R&D within the Fiber Optic Connectivity Group.

The Vice President of Research and Development (R&D) will lead the Optical Solutions business unit's innovation and product development efforts. This role is responsible for driving the strategic vision, managing the development methodologies, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality optical solutions to the market.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute the overall technology vision and strategy for the Optical Solutions business.
• Lead and mentor a global high-performing R&D team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, and improve our speed of execution.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of new optical products, ensuring they meet market needs and quality standards.
• Engage and collaborate with industry vendors & partners to develop eco-system partnerships which drive broad customer adoption or new connector technologies.
• Implement a comprehensive strategy related to IP protection for current and future product development.
• Plan and manage the R&D budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support research projects.
• Work closely with other departments, including product management, sales, and manufacturing, to align R&D efforts with business goals.
• Ensure all R&D activities comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Drive innovation and adoption of advanced technologies to accelerate the speed of innovation. This may include, but should not be limited to additive manufacturing, digital twins, machine learning/AI, and vision systems.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, Physics, Optics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in R&D leadership roles within a technology industry.
• Experience in a global role
• Strong leadership, project management, and strategic planning skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Telecom, Datacom, and Medical Industry Experience
• Fiber Optics experience
• Experience using large data sets for process and product improvement
• Chinese (Mandarin) or Taiwanese language skills
• Deep understanding of optical technology, including fiber optics, optoelectronics, connectors, and wavelength management.

For this role, we anticipate paying $230,000 - $280,000 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

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, aquí, or tu).

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