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Fiber Engineering Manager (Eden Prarie, MN)

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Jan 14, 2026
Your Job We are seeking a skilled and experienced Fiber Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team of 10-15 engineers based in Eden Prairie. The successful candidate will oversee the design and deployment of advanced fiber-based solutions tailored to meet the demanding requirements of large hyperscalers. This is a critical leadership role that combines technical expertise with team management to deliver innovative fiber infrastructure solutions. We are in the process of acquiring office space in Eden Prarie, MN and this position will be based there. Our Team Molex's Optical Connectivity Group is at the forefront of designing and delivering cutting-edge optical solutions that power data centers, telecom infrastructure, and next-gen computing. As part of Koch Industries, Molex fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and transformative technology development across global markets. What You Will Do Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10-15 fiber engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Oversee the end-to-end design and development of fiber optic solutions targeted at large hyperscale data center customers. Drive technical innovation and ensure alignment with company objectives and customer requirements. Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, operations, and external partners to define engineering roadmaps and deliverables. Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and internal quality processes. Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables to meet deadlines and budget constraints. Monitor performance metrics of the fiber engineering team and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Provide technical expertise and leadership in solving complex fiber optic network challenges. Support recruitment, training, and professional development of engineering staff. Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in fiber optics, hyperscaler infrastructure, and telecom industries. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in fiber optic engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role. Proven experience designing and deploying fiber optic solutions for large-scale data centers or hyperscalers. Strong technical knowledge of fiber optics, including single-mode and multi-mode fibers, DWDM, fiber splicing, and network architecture. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience managing cross-disciplinary engineering teams and projects. Proficiency with engineering design tools and software related to fiber optics. Ability to work effectively with remote and on-site teams. Ability to travel 30-50% both domestically and internationally What Will Put You Ahead Master's degree in a relevant engineering or business discipline. Familiarity with hyperscale data center infrastructure and cloud service provider requirements. Experience with automation and testing frameworks for fiber network design. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards relevant to fiber optic networks. For this role, we anticipate paying $170,000 - $200,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. 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 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. 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). #LI-JM3