Our Team
Our Validation Team in Hildesheim plays a key role as a trusted partner to the global automotive industry. We invite you to join a dynamic and collaborative work environment that values openness, mutual respect, and technical excellence. At Molex, you'll have the opportunity to take the initiative, drive innovation, and contribute your ideas directly to our cutting-edge development processes.
Your Job
As a
Test Engineer – Product Development
, you will be an essential member of our Engineering Validation Team at Molex VAS (Vehicle Antenna Systems) in Hildesheim. In this role, you will plan and perform a variety of product test in accordance with customer specifications. You will collaborate closely with internal departments and external partners to ensure high-quality validation. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping optimize our testing strategies and drive innovation in product development.
What You Will Do
* Develop validation test plans in accordance with OEM specifications
* Develop detailed test procedures and instructions based on customer product specifications
* Design and implement internal testing methods, fixtures, and setups to meet product and customer requirements
* Execute Design Validation (DV) and Product Validation (PV) activities, ensuring timely delivery of milestone results
* Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to support validation testing needs
* Provide regular updates on validation activities to internal stakeholders and external customers
* Maintain and manage databases for validation activities, including test tracking, results documentation, and SharePoint Management
* Review and evaluate test reports from internal and external laboratories.
* Prepare validation reports and present test results to customers.
* Identify and document failures, conduct troubleshooting, and support root-cause analysis of mechanical and electrical issues
* Analyze test results with respect to material properties, geometry, and test conditions
* Evaluate mechanical load impacts on antenna components across various test scenarios
* Support the integration of new technologies into the validation lab environment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
* Initial experience in mechanical or electrical testing and validation is a strong advantage.
* Solid understanding of mechanical principles, including component behavior under static, impact, fatigue, and thermal loads
* Fluent in both written and spoken German and English
What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience with environmental testing and familiarity with EMC/ESD testing
* Knowledge of CAD (NX, Catia, and/or SolidWorks) and advanced computer skills would be beneficial.
* Background in the automotive industry is advantageous
* Knowledge in RF antenna systems is a plus.
* Experience with Finite Element Method (FEM) simulation tools is a plus
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Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
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Ready to Join Us?
If you're passionate about engineering, eager to innovate, and ready to make an impact in the automotive industry, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team that values initiative, creativity, and technical excellence.