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Mechanical Test Technician

Location(s)

Lisle, Illinois

Company

Molex

Career Field

Engineering

Job Number

191741

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Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

Molex is now hiring for a Mechanical Test Technician for the Engineering Test Lab in Lisle, Illinois with a passion and excitement for contributing to product development testing and support. We are looking for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic team member who is ready for a hands-on technical role. We seek entrepreneurial individuals that have a desire for creating value through their work. The successful candidate will work well in a collaborative environment to provide quality, timely results on various interconnect solutions to our globally diverse Engineering team.

What You Will Do

• Execute tasks involving various mechanical tests in accordance with industry, customer, and/or internal specifications.
• Use basic hand and power tools to assemble and adapt various mechanisms, fixtures and products.
• Use light manufacturing and shop equipment.
• Work with basic electronics components and methods such as hook up wire, wire stripping, crimping soldering, multimeter.
• Use 3D modeling and file export and sharing for the purpose of presentation and manufacturing methods.
• Complete product evaluation and performance analysis using test results and statistical analysis.
• Troubleshoot and root cause failure analysis.
• Read and challenge task assignments to evaluate performance and reliability of terminals, connectors, and module level products/solutions under exposure to mechanical conditions.
• Operate automated mechanical force test equipment.
• Design mechanical test fixtures and work with the Model Shop and or vendors for fixture manufacturing.
• Perform various mechanical tests including, but not limited to: Connector Mate/Unmate, Terminal Insertion/Extraction, Normal Force, Durability, cable pull, Linear Cycling, and Cable Flex.
• Work closely with various project leaders to ensure efficient and timely project deliverables to customers.
• Technical writing and best practice documentation creation
• Maintenance of the lab and the equipment along with scheduling calibration as required.
• Program low level PLC and Arduino control systems for low volume automation.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Science, or equivalent work experience in a laboratory environment or related field
• 1+ years' work experience in a laboratory environment or related field
• Experience with force test equipment, load frames, and load cells
• Possess critical thinking and analytical ability to develop conclusions from complex data including multiple interactions
• Ability to manage time and workload to meet project deadlines
• Familiarity with database structures and data analysis.
• Familiarity with python and PLC coding to communicate and control various equipment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Engineering Science
• Experience with Instron force test equipment and Bluehill Universal software
• Experience with Mechanical Cycle Testing (Linear and/or Cable Flex)
• Experience using robotic systems (Steward Platforms) in six degrees of freedom.
• Experience testing electrical interconnect systems, including data analysis, and troubleshooting to aid in root cause failure analysis

For this role, we anticipate paying $50,000 - $80,000 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 here.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our 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 here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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