MOLEX – CMSBU NETWORKING DIVISION
Systems Architect, Business Development Manager (Automotive Networking Signal Integrity)
Location: Rochester Hills, MI jobs-near-me.org Reports To: Sr. Group Manager, Product Strategy & Transformation
Travel: Up to 25% of the time
Your Job
Help define the future of automotive networking before it reaches the road.
As a Systems Architect, BDM you will operate at the intersection of automotive OEMs, semiconductor partners, and industry standards bodies-shaping next-generation vehicle architectures years in advance. You will translate ecosystem insights into strategic product direction, ensuring Molex solutions are embedded early in platform design.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence Automotive Ethernet, high-speed connectivity, zonal architectures, and software-defined vehicles while partnering across engineering, product, and business teams to create long-term value.
What You Will Do
Technical Leadership & Signal Integrity
- Provide expertise in signal integrity for high-speed automotive networking channels
- Evaluate tradeoffs across Automotive Ethernet (100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1, Multi-Gig) and emerging protocols
- Support system-level design decisions including PCB, connector, and cable integration
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to validate performance requirements
Ecosystem & Industry Engagement
- Build relationships with semiconductor companies (e.g., NXP, TI, ADI, Broadcom, Marvell) and OEM architecture teams
- Influence reference designs and early-stage platform decisions
- Monitor and translate semiconductor and technology trends into actionable insights
Architecture Influence & Strategy
- Engage with OEM and Tier 1 partners to understand long-term connectivity needs
- Identify gaps and partner cross-functionally to shape Molex product strategy
- Support development of a forward-looking technology roadmap
Standards & Thought Leadership
- Participate in industry standards organizations (e.g., IEEE, OPEN Alliance)
- Represent Molex in customer engagements, industry forums, and technical discussions
- Contribute to technical positioning and long-term industry direction
Success in This Role
- Molex solutions are designed into next-generation platforms early in development
- Strong partnerships are established across OEMs and semiconductor ecosystems
- Product and technology roadmaps reflect future market needs
- Molex is recognized as a trusted technical partner in automotive networking
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- experience in signal integrity or high-speed communication systems
- Knowledge of Automotive Ethernet or related networking technologies
- Experience working with OEMs, semiconductor partners, or system-level stakeholders
- Ability to influence technical decisions and translate insights into strategy
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience with automotive signal integrity (SI), PHY, or SerDes technologies
- Familiarity with PCB design, EMC/EMI, or high-speed hardware integration
- Experience participating in industry standards organizations
- Background engaging semiconductor partners or influencing system architectures
- Demonstrated thought leadership through publications, presentations, or standards work
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.
Relocation benefits may be provided. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship
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
You will join Molex’s Automotive Networking team within CMSBU Networking, focused on enabling next-generation vehicle communication systems through Automotive Ethernet, multi-gig networking, software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures, zonal architectures, ADAS connectivity, and high-speed backbone networks.
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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).
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