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, CA, we serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing innovative optical modules to support our customer's next generation networks. We are looking for a Firmware Engineer to join our team. This team will be responsible for MEMS optical cross-connect switches' design, development, and manufacturing in our Fremont facilities.

This person will work with multi-discipline teams, including sales and marketing, product line managers, electrical, mechanical, and optical R&D teams, and work with colleagues of different geographic sites.

What You Will Do

• Work with global teams on firmware development and verification for optical network module and subsystem.
• Work closely with hardware and FPGA teams on key component selection, product bring up, functionality implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Work with product testing team on design verification test plan, test platform development.
• Work with NPI and manufacturing teams to support product calibration, manufacturing tests, process management and optimization.
• Provide remote and onsite technical support to global customers.
• Develop engineering documentation and review with cross functional teams.
• Work with software architect on software system architecture with innovative solutions that meet customer's challenging requirements on product performance and delivery schedule.
• Work with marketing and internal multi-discipline design team to contribute on product planning and specification.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science/engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical field or discipline
• 3 years in C programming for embedded system in network industry
• Expertise of C programming on micro-controllers and micro-processors: 80C51, ARM Cortex, DSP, PowerPC, X86.
• Knowledge of embedded Linux and/or other real time operating system (RTOS), ability to apply critical principles to micro-kernel design without RTOS.
• Deep insights and experience in common communication protocols: RS232, I2C, SPI, MDIO, USB, PCIe, Ethernet.
• Hands-on experience and ability to read schematics and implement close loop PID control of analog hardware devices using ADC, DAC, PWM, etc.
• Strong capability of problem identification and failure mode analysis.
• Strong passion and good adaptability to take challenges of new technology and methodology.
• Professionalism in software project management, good skill in written and verbal communications, fluency in productivity software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Good team player to work with cross-discipline teams.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 5 years' experience in embedded system design, preferably in optical network product development.
• Experience of desktop applications development using Microsoft Visual C++/C#, Python.
• Fluency in Mandarin

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Hiring Philosophy

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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.

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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.

Equal Opportunities

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