Global Technology Sourcing Engineer - Optical Solutions

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.

Our Optical Solutions team drives continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation.

With our cutting edge wavelength management solutions, 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, we serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing innovative optical modules and subsystems to support our customer's next generation networks.

We are hiring an experienced Technology Sourcing Engineer with deep expertise in optical communications and photonics to join our Bay Area-based team.

This role is technology-driven rather than transactional, focusing on early supplier engagement, technology roadmap alignment, and long-term sourcing strategy for next-generation photonic platforms.

The successful candidate will work closely with R&D, system architecture, NPI, and program teams to identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic technology suppliers across lasers, silicon photonics, optical components, and advanced packaging.

This person will work regularly with Asia-based foundries, OSATs, and component suppliers, as well as U.S.-based engineering and product teams.

What You Will Do

Technology Sourcing & Strategy



* Lead technology sourcing strategy for photonic and optical communication components, including but not limited to: Lasers (DFB / EML), laser chip-on-carrier, and laser engines, Photodetectors and receiver solutions, Silicon photonics and foundry technologies, micro-optics, optical isolators, filters, AWG, and advanced optical assemblies

Engage suppliers early in the product lifecycle to assess:


* Technology readiness and development roadmaps


* Manufacturing maturity, yield performance, and scalability


* Packaging, test, and long-term reliability capabilities


* Drive make/buy decisions, platform selection, and single-source vs.

multi-source strategies in partnership with Engineering and Product Management

NPI & Cross-Functional Leadership


* Act as a technology sourcing partner during NPI, from concept and architecture definition through EVT / DVT / PVT


* Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Systems, Process Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure sourcing decisions align with: performance and reliability targets


* Cost, lifecycle, and supply continuity objectives


* Support the definition and execution of Statements of Work (SOWs), joint development programs, and NRE engagements with strategic suppliers

Supplier Relationship & Risk Management


* Build and manage long-term strate...