Machine Engineer (Automation)
Location: Thang Long II Industrial Park, Hung Yen
(Daily shuttle bus from Hanoi / Hai Duong / Bac Ninh)
Who We Are
MOLEX, a Koch Industries company headquartered in Lisle, Illinois (USA), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of electronic connectors and interconnect solutions.
Molex Vietnam has operated its first factory since 2007 and is now expanding with a new high-tech facility in Thang Long II IP, Hung Yen. With a total investment of USD 145 million and an area of 100,000 m², this site focuses on advanced products such as high-speed connectors, cables, and optical solutions.
Primary Purpose
Set up, debug, qualify, and continuously improve automation machines, equipment, jigs, and fixtures for assembly processes to ensure product quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
New Line & New Product Introduction
- Participate in development and setup of new production lines and new product launches.
- Understand manufacturing process flow, PFMEA, and quality requirements.
- Collaborate with Tooling Engineers to review jig/fixture designs.
- Conduct trials for new machines, jigs, fixtures, and transfer lines.
- Define technical requirements and work with external suppliers to build, debug, and qualify machines and tooling.
- Prepare machine setup documents, operation instructions, and setting conditions.
- Support mass trial runs and ensure machine readiness for mass production.
- Follow up and improve machine performance after MP launch.
- Research and apply new automation technologies to production.
Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
- Troubleshoot machine, equipment, and tooling issues during trial and pre-MP phases.
- Analyze root causes of technical and quality problems related to machines or tooling.
- Support resolution of customer complaints related to the manufacturing process.
Continuous Improvement
- Work with Process Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to:
- Improve quality, productivity, and machine capability
- Reduce manufacturing cost
- Provide feedback on process and machine design to eliminate chronic quality or productivity issues.
Supplier & Compliance Support
Support suppliers during machine setup, debugging, and trials.
Ensure compliance with:
- 6S & Kaizen
- EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety)
- EICC & Social Responsibility
- Protection of company assets
Support Molex systems and standards: TQM, Six Sigma, ISO, and EH&S.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s degree
- Preferred: Mechatronics or Automation Engineering
Experience
- Required: At least 3 years of working experience
- Preferred: Experience in electronic manufacturing with processes such as:
- Cable lancing, wire preparation
- Soldering, UV, molding
- Semi-automatic or automatic assembly lines
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to read and create technical drawings
- Strong understanding of manufacturing & automation processes
- CAD skills (NX, Inventor, or similar)
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Good English communication skills
(Japanese or Chinese is a plus) - Strong problem analysis and troubleshooting skills
- Proactive, careful, accountable, and integrity-driven
- Willingness to learn and share knowledge
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work overtime when required
🌟 Why Join Molex Vietnam
- Modern, American-standard manufacturing environment
- PBM culture encouraging ownership, collaboration, and growth
- 100% salary during probation
- 24/7 occupational accident insurance from Day 1
- Premium healthcare insurance after only 2 months
- Most Saturdays off
- Company shuttle service
- Global career development via KOCH Talent Exchange Program
- Annual company trip
- Modern canteen with quality daily meals
- Competitive total rewards package, including:
- Base salary & allowances
- Overtime pay
- 13th & 14th month salary
- Performance & spot bonuses
- Service awards
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. 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.