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Molex
Senior Software Engineer - Optical Transceiver
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What they do
An Optical or Laser Engineer researches and develops technology that uses the science of light (optics). Optical technology includes fiber optic cables, which enable high-speed internet connections across long distances, and lasers, which can be used to make very small incisions and measurements. Works closely with scientists and engineers from other fields on advances in technology.
$143,629 / year median in California
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Your Job As a Senior Software Engineer, this person will lead application design in Python for test frameworks, optical transceiver system and parametric tests. This Engineer will also c reate architecture of test software and stations through design, layout, hardware integration, and software validation. Our Team Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions, from components and 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. What You Will Do
- Developing software and applications in Python for optical product testing and evaluation.
- Architecting and developing test software in an NPI environment, with delivery of final solutions to a mass production environment.
- Design of complex test framework architecture and data manipulation to facilitate easy storage and retrieval of parameter data, including integration of MES and Database systems.
- Generating robust error handling, logging and reporting systems to assist in accurate diagnostics of test issues, yields or equipment discrepancies.
- Design and implementation of automated systems to optimize software based on data analysis using methods such as parallel distributed process models.
- Manage activities for test station validation and Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R).
- Manage processes changes via Change Request Boards (CRB) and Design Engineering Work Orders (EWO).
- Technical analysis of optical parametric data for process and cycle time improvements.
- Work within the New Product Introduction (NPI) team and deliver to the Product Development Lifecycle (PDL) process for gate deliverables and data analysis.
- Support of manufacturing ramps for continuous sustaining and improvements.
- Managing complex and technical optical test related projects. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related technical field
- Must have 3 years of experience developing software and application in Python for product testing optical and evaluation
- Architecting and developing test software in an NPI environment, with delivery of final solutions to a mass production environment.
- Design of complex test framework architecture and data manipulation to facilitate easy storage and retrieval of parameter data, including integration of MES and Database systems.
- Software and test process optimization and improvements in a mass production environment
- Design.