Mold Simulation Intern

Koch•Lisle, IL

About The Position

As a Mold Simulation Intern at Molex, you will develop predictive engineering skills through real new product development applications. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to understand how simulation results translate into part design, tooling design, and the injection molding process. The position offers hands-on experience with injection molding machines and connector manufacturing, while building skills in design for manufacturability, process optimization, problem-solving, and collaboration with a larger manufacturing team. You will be part of the Copper Solutions Business Unit and report to the Component Engineering Manager. You will work directly with Predictive Manufacturing and Mold Project engineers and collaborate with Product Engineering, Automation, Development Process Engineering, and the wider manufacturing team. You will use Moldflow and Moldex 3D injection molding simulation software and Siemens NX modeling software, and gain experience with conventional molding, insert molding, wire overmolding, and connector assembly throughout the product lifecycle. The anticipated pay range is $26–$28 per hour. The actual amount may vary based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. Molex’s benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending and health savings accounts; life insurance; accidental death and dismemberment coverage; disability coverage; retirement benefits; paid vacation or time off; and educational assistance. Depending on eligibility and region, benefits may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.

Requirements

Working toward a degree in Plastics Engineering or Plastics Engineering Technology, or experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
3D modeling experience.
Enthusiasm for working with a global manufacturing team.
Interest in developing a simulation career in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Moldflow or Moldex 3D.
Experience in the plastics injection molding industry, including internships.

Responsibilities

Analyze plastic components using Moldflow and Moldex 3D injection molding simulation software.
Use simulation results to suggest product and tooling improvements.
Use Siemens NX modeling software to adjust products for optimization.
Gain hands-on experience setting up processes with on-site injection molding machines.
Collaborate with a cross-functional team to understand the connector product lifecycle from design through debugging and production.
Gain experience with conventionally molded, insert-molded, and wire-overmolded plastic parts, as well as connector assembly.
Communicate concerns through design for manufacturability (DFM) and help improve molding processes.
Analyze predictive engineering molding simulation results using Moldex and Moldflow, and use NX modeling software.