Koch Industries

Your Job

As a Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving process improvements and innovation within the optics connection segment. Leveraging your expertise in process engineering, you will implement high-impact solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce human dependency, and support the production of cutting-edge technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a highly specialized industry while advancing your professional growth.

Our Team

You will be part of the Optical Solutions Business Unit (OSBU), a dynamic team dedicated to operational excellence and process transformation. The team focuses on high-volume production processes, targeting up to 600K terminations, while integrating automation and new technologies to deliver innovative solutions. Collaboration and continuous improvement are at the core of our vision.

What You Will Do

• Design, deploy, and manage productive processes for optical transceiver manufacturing.
• Optimize tooling and peripherals to streamline production while meeting quality standards.
• Develop and document standard work processes and provide training to operational personnel.
• Lead engineering change implementations and contribute to layout design and optimization.
• Introduce new technologies and methods to enhance automation and process efficiency.
• Support initiatives such as 5S, EHS, Quality, and Lean programs, advocating for continuous improvement and operational safety.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Advanced proven experience in Process Engineering, NPI, or Product Engineering.
• Solid knowledge and experience with SMT or electromechanical assemblies.
• Strong proficiency in statistical tools and problem resolution methodologies (e.g., 8D, PDCA, 5W).
• Conversational Profency English level for international communication.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Degree specialization in Photonics, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience working with fiber optics, electronic boards, or silicon photonics product assembly.
• Automation background and familiarity with advanced technologies.
• Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma or technical project management expertise.
• Demonstrated success in driving large-scale process improvements and managing cross-functional teams.

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.

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.

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.

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