Your Job Molex is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Controls Project Engineer who will be responsible for the design and development of new High-Speed Custom Automation Electrical Control Systems, Machine Software, and User Interface. The project engineer’s creativity is key to producing easy-to-operate, safe, on-time equipment that will give Molex a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Our Team Molex creates connections for life by enabling technologies that transform the future and improve lives. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a complete range of connectivity products, services and solutions for the data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics industries. Our Datacom and Specialty Solutions (DSS) team designs an extensive product line serving customers in telecommunications, datacom, hyperscalers, cloud, data center and storage applications. You can check out a highlight of our custom automation team’s capabilities here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gxNyypfzGU What You Will Do Provides controls feasibility and equipment cost estimates to automation development team. Works with mechanical engineering department to determine design complete dates. Prioritizes work to fulfill deadlines. Specifies control hardware and generates Bills of Material, designs control panels and enclosures, creates electrical & pneumatic schematics. Assists in executing the machine debug, qualification, and installation Writes and modifies machine code and builds the HMI to function for plant needs globally. Provides technical support for the launch of equipment produced by the DSS tool engineering Team. Responsibilities will include traveling to mass production facilities for machine installation & qualification, training of technicians and operators to ensure the proper and safe operation of equipment and support any software changes in the field. Attends Design Reviews and PFMEA’s while working with mechanical engineers to improve current and future designs of automation. Tracks projects using internal methods for summarizing component cost, labor, and lead time. Develops accurate, up-to-date BOM’s and Spare Parts Lists Performs other related duties as assigned by management. International Travel: Up to 15% per year. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Associate’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology 7+ years’ experience in control panel design 7+ years’ experience in PLC Programming Proficient in Ladder Logic & Motion PLC Programming Experience in generating industrial electrical schematics including safety guarding standards Experience with high speed synchronous, asynchronous, flexible (robotics) assembly systems. Expertise in the design and documentation of machine controls. Proven ability to effectively collaborate in a global, matrixed environment, working with diverse cultures and remote teams across multiple time zones. What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering 2+ years’ Project Management experience Experience with Twincat (Beckhoff) or Sysmac (Omron) PLC software Experience with HMI Programming (Omron, Beckhoff) Experience with Vision Systems (Cognex or Keyence) Foreign Language Competency: Mandarin, Spanish, or Korean Design experience with high-speed gigabit connectors or cable assemblies and/or automotive assemblies. Some PC language programming skills (.Net or ‘C++’) 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.