Global Technical Partnership Manager - Optical Solutions, Supply Chain

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry.

We provide the highest performing and field-proven optical communication solutions from optical components, passive and active optical modules to integrated line-cards.

Our team is dedicated to continuous innovation in optical 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

As a part of supply chain management, we are looking for a Global Technical Partnership Manager to work closely with our R&D and PLM team to develop technology partnerships in the optical component market.

As we continue to grow and advance our technology, this manager will enable technology and product advancement and sustainable growth with cost effective solutions for Optical Product families within our Optical Solutions business unit.

This is an opportunity for an individual to develop and evaluate optical, mechanical and electrical components and technology partners.

This person will also support and recommend technologies and partners for new product development and mass production.

What You Will Do



* Responsible for optical product lines; explore and identify technologies and optical components suitable for existing and next gen inter- and intra- hyperscale datacenter and telecommunication market.


* Provide technical guidance to supply chain management teams on passive optical components and providing sourcing needs for PLM and Engineering leaders.


* Act a technical and commercial liaison for NPD and NPI projects between vendor and Molex Engineering/PLM teams on technology assessment, specifications, schedule, capacity, price, commercial terms and agreement with the support of Molex global and optical Supply Chain Management team.


* Work closely with Global teams, especially Zhuhai, China purchasing and production teams to coordinate component supply from small volume built to mass production.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's Degree in Optical, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials and other Engineering or Physics areas.


* At least 4 years of combined professional work experience working with optical suppliers and global partners or expertise in hands on optical roles with a desire to move to optical supply chain


* Experience understanding the product development lifecycles for optical engineering projects


* Experience interfacing with vendors or customers


* Mandarin speaking

What Will Put You Ahead


* In-depth knowledge and experience working with Passive and active optical components, packaging material and technologies for Telecommunication and Datacenter applications.


* 5+ years of industry experience in Optical Engineering including device design, process development, program management, appli...