Director, Sensor Engineering

Director, Sensor Engineering

Location: Rochester Hills, MI (Onsite)

Travel :Up to 20% travel, including international travel

Your Job

Molex is building the future of intelligent sensing.

We are seeking a Director, Sensor Engineering, to lead the development of next-generation sensing technologies and build the engineering capabilities that will support future growth across a diverse range of applications and markets.

In this role, you will serve as both a technical leader and organizational builder.

You will define technology strategy, guide product development, and develop engineering talent, and help shape future investments in sensing technologies.

Working closely with product management, operations, and executive leadership, you will drive the development of innovative sensing solutions that combine hardware, firmware, systems engineering, analytics, and manufacturing excellence.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing business with the agility to innovate and the resources, scale, and global reach of Molex.

Reporting Structure



* Reports to: VP of Sensors


* Direct Reports: Engineering Managers and Senior Technical Leaders


* Leadership Scope: Cross-functional leadership across Hardware, Firmware, Systems, Test, Manufacturing, and Product Engineering

What Success Looks LIke (First 6-12 Months)



* Defined and aligned a clear sensor technology roadmap supporting current and future growth opportunities


* Built strong partnerships across engineering, product management, manufacturing, quality, and executive leadership teams


* Strengthening organizational capability through targeted hiring, coaching, and development of key technical talent


* Established scalable engineering processes, performance metrics, and operating rhythms that improve execution and predictability


* Advanced multiple sensing technologies and development programs through critical stages of the product lifecycle


* Improved visibility into technical priorities, risks, and investment opportunities through effective communication and leadership


* Created a culture of technical excellence, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

What You Will Do



* Define and execute the technology strategy and roadmap for Molex's sensing portfolio, driving innovation across hardware, firmware, sensor fusion, signal processing, calibration, test, and manufacturability.


* Lead, develop, and scale a multidisciplinary engineering organization spanning engineering managers, hardware engineers, firmware and software engineers, systems engineers, and test and validation teams.


* Build the engineering capabilities, technical depth, and organizational structure needed to support a growing sensing business, creating an environment where talent can thrive, innovate, and deliver meaningful business impact.


* Guide architecture and design decisions for advanced sensing systems, including transducers (MEMS, op...