Front end developer Jobs in Giesen

Your Role

At Molex, we enable global connectivity by developing advanced high-speed connectivity solutionsfor automotive electrical architectures worldwide.As a SeniorProductDevelopmentEngineer in our Connected Mobility Solutions Networking group, you will lead the design and development of next-generation high-speedconnectors, ensuring top performance, cost-effectiveness, andtimelydelivery through global collaboration and technicalexpertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and development of automotive high-speed connectors, meeting industry standards and customer needs.
• Collaborate across global teams (signal integrity, manufacturing, program management, sales, validation) to align goals.
• Conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and testing to validate designs.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, assembly, and cost in partnership with manufacturing.
• Create and update detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Identify innovative solutions to enhance performance, reliability, and quality.
• Engage with customers and suppliers to capture requirements and resolve challenges.
• Troubleshoot complex engineering issues.
• Monitor industry trends in automotive connectivity and high-speed data transmission.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development.
• Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Support manufacturing and quality teams during product launches; travel as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science
• 5+ years design/product development experience (preferably automotive connectors)
• Languages: Native German and Professional Working English
• Experience designing precision injection-molded plastic components
• Familiarity withautomotive RF sealed and unsealed connector systems: coax, mini-coax, differential pair, shielded twisted pair, unshielded twisted pair, etc.
• Advanced CAD skills: Solid modeling (Siemens NX, Creo, CATIA, or SolidWorks; NX preferred)
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred)
• Advanced Knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DVP validation
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of automotive connector standards and specifications
• Adept at providing weekly or monthly status reporting to manager, cross-functional team,and leadershipteam

Demonstrated Behaviors

• Integrity: Acts ethically and responsibly
• Transformation Focus: Drives change beyond status quo
• Communication: Clearly conveys technical ideas and listens well
• Adaptability: Adjusts to new conditions effectively
• Decisiveness: Makes timely decisions with limited info
• Attention to Detail: Notices critical nuances
• Curiosity: Eager to understand root causes and “why”

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with signal integrity, EMI mitigation, or high-speed data
• Hands-on mechanical, electrical, or environmental testing
• Proficient performing mechanical FEA (Abaqus)
• 1+ year mentoring other engineers

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.

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