Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

Your Job

As an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer, you will support the design, development, and production of electronic components, contributing to projects from concept through production under the guidance of senior engineers. You will apply engineering fundamentals and best practices to help ensure designs meet functional, performance, quality, and cost requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Our Team

You will join a collaborative engineering division focused on innovation in connector systems and electronic components. The team brings together expertise across design, manufacturing, and quality to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions for our customers while supporting the growth and development of early-career engineers.

What You Will Do

• Support feasibility studies and technical assessments for customer proposals related to connector systems.
• Assist in the design and development of connector systems using customer requirements, production constraints, test data, and established engineering practices.
• Create and update detailed drawings and models; support prototype builds and testing activities.
• Use CAD and CAE tools to develop, analyze, and validate component designs.
• Help ensure designs meet functional, performance, quality, and cost specifications.
• Support development and refinement of manufacturing processes for new or modified components.
• Assist with the design and detailing of tooling for component fabrication and assembly.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, manufacturing, vendors, and shop personnel to help resolve design or production issues.
• Document design changes, test results, and technical findings clearly and accurately.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in mechanical or electronic component design, or relevant internship/co-op experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Working knowledge of engineering math, including geometry and basic statistical concepts.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Exposure to connector systems or electronic component design.
• Experience using CAD and CAE tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing methods, materials, and tooling concepts.
• Willingness to learn and take feedback, with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate in a team-based environment.

About Koch Companies

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 candidates 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.

About Molex - ADS

As a leader in aerospace and defense electronics, Molex - ADS, is a leader committed to engineering and manufacturing excellence. With a legacy of over six decades, we take pride in our team of passionate and skilled professionals who play a pivotal role in developing and manufacturing mission-critical products. Our cutting-edge solutions are not only found on Mars, in fighter jets, submarines, and in the far reaches of space. We understand the mission critical environments in which our products operate, and our commitment to excellence drives us to ensure their unwavering reliability. Whether you are a seasoned industry expert or have fresh talent seeking to soar in your career, we invite you to embark on a journey of creativity, growth, and achievement with us.

Discover how your talents can take flight and make an impactful contribution to our mission-critical endeavors at Molex!

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
• Infertility assistance
• Paid parental leave
• 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.

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).

In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.

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