Hardware System Integration Test Engineer
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A Hardware System Integration Test (HSIT) engineer plays a critical role in designing, developing, and improving hardware system integration, testing solutions, and automation to ensure that our optical networking system product requirements are thoroughly tested and validated, contributing to improved reliability and quality. Our Team 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. 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 a Staff Optical System Test Engineer to join our team. This person will be responsible for testing our optical DWDM network. This role is critical to the advancement of our next phases in product development. What You Will Do * Test Planning and Development * Collaborate with design and system engineers to understand product specifications and requirements * Derive hardware/system integration and testing requirements and detail test plan for optical networking system hardware * Test Automation * Develop and maintain automated test scripts to improve test efficiency and coverage * Provide auto-test utilities for hardware debugging test * Integration Testing and Design Validation * Conduct hardware system integration tests to ensure system functionality and performance * Identify, isolate, and troubleshoot hardware issues during the integration process * Validate hardware designs and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements * Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on hardware performance and issues * Test Environment Setup and Station Maintenance * Design and develop test fixture, and set up test environment * Maintain the established test stations Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field * Minimum of 5 years' proven experience in hardware testing, preferably with optical line systems or telecommunications networking equipment * Experience with hardware vertical integration and system testing * Proficiency in using test equipment such as temperature chamber, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, optical spectrum analyzers (OSA), power meters, Optical source/power meter/attenuator/switch, and optical signal/traffic testers * Familiarity with test automation tools and scripting languages/framework such as Python/PyTest * Analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve hardware related issues * Solid understanding of digital and analog electronics * Proficiency in reading hardware design schematics What Will Put You Ahead * Understanding of optical line system physical layer communication concepts (e.g. signal to noise ratio, wavelength, amplification, gain, attenuation, insertion loss, etc. For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - $185,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. 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. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. 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. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. 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