Your Job Molex is expanding its Wavelength Management (WLM) business and is seeking a Senior Product Line Manager for our Fremont, CA Location to own and grow a portfolio of optical networking products. In this role, you will be responsible for product strategy, lifecycle management, and profitability, working across functions to deliver competitive, market‑aligned solutions that support high‑density, high‑bandwidth telecom and datacom networks. Our Team You will join the Product Line Management team within Molex Optical Solutions , focused on the Wavelength Management segment. The team partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to translate market needs into successful products and sustainable business performance. What You Will Do Own end‑to‑end product line performance, including portfolio health, lifecycle management, and financial results Define and execute product roadmaps aligned with customer requirements, market trends, and profitability targets Drive new product initiatives from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment on features, performance, cost, and timing Lead go‑to‑market strategy in collaboration with Sales and Technical Marketing, supporting launches and customer adoption Shape customer RFQ responses through solution positioning, pricing strategy, and value articulation Monitor competitive landscape and market dynamics, translating insights into actionable product and investment decisions Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to support demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory strategies Lead cost‑reduction and margin‑improvement initiatives across the product lifecycle Align cross‑functional stakeholders around shared objectives, priorities, and execution plans Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline Experience in product engineering, applications engineering, or technical roles that directly supported product management or product strategy decisions Experience with DWDM systems, including passive components, optical amplifiers, and

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technologies Experience collaborating cross‑functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Finance in a product‑driven environment What Will Put You Ahead MBA and/or advanced technical degree (MS or PhD) 5+ years experience in the fiber‑optics or optical networking industry Direct experience managing product financials, including margin, cost structure, or P&L ownership Prior exposure to Product Line Management, Technical Marketing, or customer‑facing roles Experience supporting telecom or datacom customers in optical networking markets For this role, we anticipate paying $180,000 - $240,000 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 As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. 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 ). #LI-MK4