Koch Industries

Fiber Systems Engineering Manager

Koch Industries$160K — $200K *
Lisle, IL 60532In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science.
  • Experience in fiber optic product development, including design and testing.
  • Proven experience in driving cross-functional collaboration.
  • Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to travel 30-50% of the time, both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers in fiber optic product and process development.
  • Oversee the design, prototyping, and validation of connectivity solutions.
  • Drive initiatives to improve manufacturability and quality of fiber products.
  • Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to align efforts with business goals.
  • Develop and manage project timelines and resource allocation.
  • Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies in fiber optics.
  • Support customer engagements as a subject matter expert.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid vacation and time off
  • Educational assistance programs
  • Infertility assistance and paid parental leave
Full Job Description
Your Job

Molex is seeking a Fiber Systems Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team focused on the development of advanced optical fiber connectivity solutions and process engineering innovations. This team is responsible for the conceptualization of industry leading fiber optic systems in rapidly growing markets in cloud computing, AI, and hyperscale applications. Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals who thrive in an environment of constant learning and innovation. This role is pivotal in driving technical excellence, process scalability, and product innovation in support of Molex's growing optical connectivity portfolio.

What You Will Do
  • Lead and mentor a team of 5-10 engineers and technical staff in fiber optic product and process development.
  • Oversee the design, prototyping, and validation of optical fiber connectivity solutions for high-performance applications.
  • Drive process engineering initiatives to improve manufacturability, scalability, and quality of fiber-based products.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to align development efforts with business goals.
  • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure successful execution.
  • Stay current with industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies in fiber optics and process engineering.
  • Support customer engagements and technical discussions as a subject matter expert.


Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
  • Experience in fiber optic product development, including design and testing.
  • Proven experience driving cross-functional collaboration.
  • Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Willing and able to travel 30-50% of the time, domestic and international


What Will Put You Ahead
  • Strong understanding of optical fiber technologies, connectivity standards, and process optimization.
  • Experience in process engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or product development environment.
  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as Telcordia, IEC, or GR-326.
  • Knowledge of simulation tools, optical testing equipment, and statistical process control (SPC).


For this role, we anticipate paying $160,000 - $200,000 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 .

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.

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About Koch Industries

Koch Industries, Inc. is an American privately-held multinational conglomerate corporation based in Wichita, Kansas. Its subsidiaries are involved in the manufacturing, refining, and distribution of petroleum, chemicals, energy, fiber, intermediates and polymers, minerals, fertilizers, pulp and paper, chemical technology equipment, ranching, finance, commodities trading, and investing. Koch owns Infor, Invista, Georgia-Pacific, Molex, Flint Hills Resources, Koch Pipeline, Koch Fertilizer, Koch Minerals, Matador Cattle Company, i360, and Guardian Industries. The firm employs 120,000 people in 60 countries, with about half of its business in the United States. The company is the largest non-Canadian landowner in the Athabasca oil sands. With annual revenues of $110 billion by 2014, the company is the largest privately held company in the United States. In 2007, it was ranked as the largest privately held company. If Koch Industries had been a public company in 2013, it would have ranked 17th in the Fortune 500. The company was founded by its namesake, Fred C. Koch, in 1940 after he developed an innovative crude oil refining process. Fred C. Koch died in 1967 and his majority interest in the company was split amongst his four sons. In June 1983, after a bitter legal and boardroom battle, the stakes of Frederick R. Koch and William "Bill" Koch were bought out for $1.1 billion and Charles Koch and David Koch became majority owners in the company. Charles owns 42% of the company; trusts for the benefit of Elaine Tettemer Marshall and Elaine's children, Preston Marshall and E. Pierce Marshall Jr., own 16% of the company. The heirs of David Koch, who died on August 23, 2019, own the balance, 42%, of the corporation.
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