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Mechanical Test Technician

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Illinois, Lisle
2222 Wellington Court (Show on map)
Nov 20, 2025
Title: Mechanical Test Technician Description Molex is seeking a Mechanical Test Technician for the Reliability Lab in Lisle, Illinois with a passion and excitement for contributing to product development testing and support. We are looking for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic team member who is ready for a hands-on technical role. We seek entrepreneurial individuals that have a desire for creating value through their work. The successful candidate will work well in a collaborative environment to provide quality, timely results on various interconnect solutions to our globally diverse Engineering teams. Responsibilities Read and challenge test plans to evaluate performance and reliability of terminals, connectors, and module level products/solutions under exposure to mechanical conditions Execute test plans and tasks involving various mechanical tests in accordance with industry, customer, and/or internal specifications Operate automated mechanical force test equipment and build mechanical fixturing Setup and perform various mechanical tests including, but not limited to: Connector Mate/Unmate Force Test Terminal Insertion/Extraction Force Test Contact Beam Normal Force Test Automated and Manual Durability Cycling Cable Pull Force Test Automated Cable Flex Test Drop Test Torque Test Complete product evaluation and performance analysis using test results and statistical analysis Develop, modify, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures to ensure repeatable and reproducible test methods/results Requirements Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Science, or equivalent work experience in a laboratory environment for related field Preferred Experience with Instron force test equipment and Bluehill Universal software Experience with automated mechanical cycle testing (linear and/or cable flex) Experience testing electrical interconnect systems, including data analysis, and troubleshooting to aid in root cause failure analysis For this role, we anticipate paying $31.25/hr. - $36.06/hr. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).