Metallurgical Engineering Specialist

Your Job

The Metallurgical Engineering Specialist serves as one of Molex's leading subject matter experts in the field of metals and related processes.

In a manner and direction consistent with the overall group strategy and the Technology Leader's specific vision, this individual is responsible for managing aspects of complex technical projects or programs related to metals or process technology invention, selection, specification, evaluation, deployment, failure analysis, and / or testing.

The Metallurgical Engineering Specialist is also expected to support technology transfer and knowledge sharing with suppliers, external collaborators, and customers.

Our Team

Molex creates connections for life by enabling technologies that transform the future and improve lives.

With presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a complete range of connectivity products, services and solutions for the data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics industries.

What You Will Do


* Manage and deliver on projects configured to address the strategic technical opportunities identified through 1) direct engagement with internal stakeholders from product development and manufacturing, 2) group technology track roadmaps, and 3) other identified technical needs of the enterprise.


* Support the product development and manufacturing teams with materials application engineering support, leadership of optimized material selection practices, support on design reviews and new product development challenges, advanced materials and manufacturing process related problem solving and failure analysis, and technical engagement and alignment with the raw material supply base.


* Discover relevant research and development activities around metals in universities and industry through literature searches, seminars, conferences, supplier visits, and external courses.

Ability to gauge potential application of these developments within Molex.

Develop and deploy these applications until successful handoff within the company.


* Create, identify, and help secure intellectual property through patents, publications, and / or trade secrets.


* Lead problem solving and failure analysis consultations, coordination of work activities with internal and external analysis / testing facilities, and reporting of results, conclusions, and recommendations.


* Review and update existing Molex Engineering Specifications related to raw materials.

Create new Engineering specifications and best practices as required to ensure strong and robust engineering practices related to raw materials and their processing enterprise wide.


* Assess operational capability and opportunities for expansion of the pertinent experimental, analytical, and testing equipment tied to metals.


* Coordination and preparation of knowledge shares, technical seminars, and meetings both independently and in support of management.


* Understand, support, and ...