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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Engineer II - **Company:** Molex - **Location:** Rochester Hills, MI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Software Tools - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/409875018 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field 3+ years of engineering experience in product design Experience creating DFMEAs and using FEA / tolerance stacks / analytical studies as part of a robust risk mitigation plan Experience developing validation plans and analyzing test results to ensure a product meets performance requirements Experience utilizing structured problem-solving methods to systematically determine root cause for complex technical issues What Puts You Ahead 3+ years of product design experience in the automotive industry (preferably in connection systems) Knowledge of resins, metals, engineering tools and processes, and manufacturing processes (injection molding, stamping, plating, assembly) ## Description Your Job Are you a talented engineer looking to advance your career in a dynamic environment? Molex's Transportation Solutions Business Unit is seeking a Design Engineer II skilled in fundamental engineering principles with strong critical thinking skills. As a Design Engineer II, you will use tools like CAD, tolerance analysis, FEA, FMEA, and DVP&R to provide solutions for technical challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will have the opportunity to own product designs, ensuring technical performance and schedule adherence with guidance from senior team members. Join Molex to shape the future of engineering solutions and tackle exciting new challenges. Apply today to be part of our innovative team! Our Team The Transportation Solutions Business Unit (TSBU) at Molex focuses on delivering innovative and high-quality electrical and electronic interconnect solutions specifically for the automotive and transportation industries. TSBU partners closely with leading automotive part suppliers and OEMs to develop cutting-edge products and systems that support powertrain, body electronics, safety and infotainment applications. The division plays a critical role in advancing vehicle connectivity, reliability, and performance by leveraging technical expertise and strong industry partnerships. What You Will Do Assist in documenting project scope, requirements, feasibility, and engineering work plans under senior engineer guidance. Collaborate with the engineering team and product management to capture and analyze customer needs. Support concept development, ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet customer requirements; develop risk mitigation plans. Conduct DFMEA, FEA, tolerance analysis, and other analytical studies with oversight from senior engineers. Create and maintain product models and drawings using GD&T, ensuring proper datum selection, dimensioning, and tolerancing with guidance from experienced engineers. Prepare and manage engineering change processes in line with company policies. Develop test plans (DVP&R) and analyze test results using statistical methods; perform DOE, Hypothesis Testing, and Capability Studies. 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