Molex is a global leader in the optical industry, renowned for delivering high-performance, field-proven wavelength management solutions. Our expertise spans components, modules, and integrated line-cards, with a strong focus on innovation, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation. Our advanced optical, mechanical, electrical, and software design capabilities support the evolving needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks across telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenters, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing.

We are looking for a highly motivated AI / Machine Learning Engineer to join our R&D team in Fremont, CA. This position will focus on applying machine learning, data analytics, and image processing techniques to support the development, monitoring, and optimization of advanced optical products, including optical switching systems and OTDR-based solutions.

This role will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including optical, electrical, software, and testing teams, sales and marketing, product line managers, as well as with colleagues across different geographic sites, to enable data-driven insights and advanced algorithms for next-generation optical products.

What You Will Do

Design and implement AI and machine learning models for optical image processing, pattern recognition, anomaly detection, and system performance monitoring
Develop and apply machine learning and data analysis methods to optical system data, including image, signal, and time-series datasets
Analyze experimental, manufacturing, and system-level data to accelerate root cause analysis and failure mode understanding
Support calibration, test optimization, and predictive maintenance initiatives using data-driven approaches
Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into the overall product workflow
Document algorithms, data processing workflows, and experimental results following internal development and quality standards
Lead AI development projects and provide technical guidance to project team members

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with track focus on AI and machine learning
At least 3 years of industry experience in AI and machine learning development
Experience with image processing, signal processing, or time-series analysis
Experience deploying ML algorithms in production, hardware, embedded, or system-level environments
Experience collaborating with manufacturing or test teams on data-driven process optimization
Experience in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data analysis
Experience with algorithm prototyping and analysis
Proficient in data analysis and machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, etc.)
Experience in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, etc.)
Experience working with large, real-world datasets and experimental data

What Will Put You Ahead

Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
Familiarity with optical systems, or hardware-centric products
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
Bilingual with Mandarin

For this role, we anticipate paying $180,000- $250,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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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

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