Molex - Rochester Hills, MI
posted 3 months ago
About the position
Molex, a Koch Company, is seeking a year-round Mechanical Engineering Co-Op to join our Product Development Engineering team. This position offers a unique opportunity to accelerate your career while being part of a dynamic and innovative company. Molex is recognized for its commitment to delivering electronic solutions globally, with a presence in over 40 countries. The company provides a comprehensive suite of solutions and services across various markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle, and medical sectors. This role is based on-site at our Rochester Hills, MI location, where you will be immersed in a collaborative environment focused on product development. As a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op, you will be integrated into our Transportation Solutions business unit, where you will support design engineers in the development of new high-power connector and terminal products. This role encompasses a range of product engineering skills, from concept development to design for manufacturing and validation testing. You will gain hands-on experience and contribute to various phases of product development, ensuring that you are well-prepared for a future career in engineering. Your responsibilities will include creating 3D models and product drawings in compliance with Molex Drafting Standards and GD&T methodology, providing experimental support for R&D projects, and preparing presentation materials for internal and customer design reviews. You will also interface with multiple internal departments to ensure design objectives are met efficiently. This position will allow you to engage in critical engineering processes, including managing sample prototypes and supporting design verification and product validation activities. Additionally, you will be encouraged to bring initiative and creative ideas to address challenges and contribute to Molex's Total Quality Management and Environmental Management Systems.
Responsibilities
- Supports design engineers with all product development phases required to bring automotive high-power connector and terminal concepts into production.
- Creates 3D models and product drawings in compliance with Molex Drafting Standards and accepted GD&T methodology.
- Provides hands-on experimentation support for Research and Development projects.
- Prepares presentation material for internal and customer design reviews.
- Supports other design engineers in interfacing with internal departments (manufacturing, quality, reliability, metrology, sales, product & project management) to ensure design objectives are met in a timely manner.
- Prepares and follows engineering change requests (ECR) per document control procedures.
- Supports other design engineers with internal & customer 8D resolution activities.
- Manages sample prototype and early production builds.
- Supports other design engineers with developing design validation plan & report (DVP&R).
- Brings initiative and creative ideas to address problems and develop new products.
- Understand, support, and contribute to Molex Total Quality Management (TQM), Quality (QS9000), and Environmental Management (ISO14000) Systems by following approved policies and procedures.
- Performs other work-related duties as required by management.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's of Mechanical Engineering or related degree program.
- Anticipated graduation date between May 2026 and December 2026.
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior internship/co-op experience.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid vacation/time off
- Educational assistance
- Infertility assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
