Lab Technician II

Your Job We are seeking a detail-oriented Test Lab Technician to support laboratory operations across engineering, research, quality, and process development activities on 2nd shift (2:30pm-11:00pm). This role is responsible for hands-on testing, laboratory equipment maintenance, accurate documentation, and support of experiments to ensure they are conducted safely, accurately, and on schedule. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced technical environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Our TeamMolex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.What You Will DoPrepare, set up, operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory and test equipment, including bench instruments, sensors, data acquisition systems, and test rigsSet up, run, and monitor vibration tests (random, sine, shock, and sine-on-random) using Vibration Research (VR) software and controllersOperate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrodynamic shakers, amplifiers, and cooling systemsMount fixtures and accelerometers correctly, run pre-test checks, and document resultsExecute routine and non-routine laboratory tests and experiments in accordance with test protocols, SOPs, and engineering instructionsRecord observations and test data accurately using lab notebooks, LIMS, or other electronic systems; prepare clear test reports and summariesAssist engineers with prototype assembly, instrumentation wiring, sample preparation, and troubleshooting during testingMaintain laboratory inventory; order consumables; and maintain documentation for calibration and maintenance schedulesPerform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on laboratory equipment; coordinate vendor service and calibration as neededEnforce and comply with all safety, environmental, and quality procedures; participate in safety audits and hazard assessmentsSupport continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to optimize test setups, data collection methods, and cost-saving measuresProvide technical expertise and guidance related to product testingCollaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problemsDocument and present test results, analyses, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholdersDevelop engineering calculations, documentation, and technical reportsCommunicate analyses and proposed test solutions clearly and effectivelyWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One (1) year or more hands-on laboratory, manufacturing, or field testing experience
• Experience with electrical and/or mechanical instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or materials testing preferred
• Experience with instrumentation, sensors, and data logging systems
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and standard operating procedures
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) What Will Put You Ahead
• Experience with laboratory data systems or LIMS
• Experience testing connector products
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma philosophy and methodology
• Experience operating vibration shakers 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