Engineering Technical Coordinator

Koch Industries, Inc.•Lisle, IL

71d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Engineering Technical Coordinator is responsible for orchestrating the end-to-end lifecycle of Customer Test Vehicles (CTVs), ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, validated hardware to internal and external stakeholders. This role bridges engineering, program management, and lab operations to drive accountability, enforce process discipline, and resolve issues across design, assembly, and test phases. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, excels at cross-functional coordination, and is passionate about improving hardware development workflows. 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.

Requirements

Experience organizing, scheduling, and/or supporting technical projects.
Experience developing and/or improving business processes.
Ability to use business tools and systems such Jira/task management software, Excel, SAP, etc. to manage/coordinate work.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in a Technical Field
Familiarity with high-speed PCB design, SMT assembly, and signal integrity test processes.
Experience with 224G/448G interconnects, backplane systems, or high-speed test vehicles.
Understanding of CT scan/X-ray analysis and rework processes.
Ability to work across remote and onsite teams.

Responsibilities

Own and manage the full CTV process from design kickoff through customer delivery and internal validation.
Develop formal workflow to ensure a robust standardized process for executing CTV builds and delivery.
Coordinate across Signal Integrity (SI), Product Design Engineering (PDE), Program Managers (PM), Proof Of Concept and Reliability Labs, and Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners to ensure alignment on deliverables, timelines, and quality expectations.
Track and document all CTV builds, including material sourcing, assembly status, test results, and inventory disposition.
Ensure Surface Mount Technology (SMT) vendors and Contract Manufacturers follow validated processes; prevent use of down-rev or unqualified components.
Implement inspection checkpoints (e.g., CT scan, X-ray, continuity probing) to verify assembly quality before test.
Drive root cause analysis and rework plans for failed CTVs; coordinate with Reliability Lab, PDE, and CM to close the loop.
Manage logistics of PCB, connector, and cable handling across remote and onsite teams.
Submit and track Jira requests for SMA attachment, CT scans, SI lab testing, etc.
Maintain visibility into material flow, including who owns, stores, and handles bare boards, assembled CTVs, and known-good units.
Provide regular updates to PMs, SI, PDE, and leadership on CTV status, blockers, and recovery plans.
Maintain clear documentation of CTV configurations, test coverage, and quality metrics.
Support standardization of test fixtures, mate assurance features, and debug workflows.