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Koch Industries

Associate Innovation Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

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Roanoke, VA · On-site

$69K - $104K/yr

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Carilion Clinic

INNOVATION ENGINEER

Roanoke, VA

$69K - $104K/yr

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... our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day ... Innovation Engineer Position Description The Innovation Engineer is responsible for identifying ...

Buckman

Digital Innovation Engineer

Memphis, TN · On-site

$132K/yr

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Columbus, OH · On-site

$37 - $43/hr

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Mars

Digital Innovation Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$37 - $43/hr

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Buckman

Digital Innovation Engineer

Memphis, TN

$121K/yr

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Buckman

Digital Innovation Engineer

Memphis, TN · On-site

$132K/yr

Descrição Digital Innovation Engineer Buckman - Memphis, TN Location: Memphis, TN Language ... For Digital Insights Lab Associates: Performs key tasks in monitoring, troubleshooting and ...

Buckman

Digital Innovation Engineer

Memphis, TN · On-site

$121K/yr

Digital Innovation Engineer Buckman - Memphis, TN Location: Memphis, TN Language: English Travel ... For Digital Insights Lab Associates: Performs key tasks in monitoring, troubleshooting and ...

Buckman

Digital Innovation Engineer

Memphis, TN · On-site

$132K/yr

Description Digital Innovation Engineer Buckman - Memphis, TN Location: Memphis, TN Language ... For Digital Insights Lab Associates: Performs key tasks in monitoring, troubleshooting and ...

Buckman

Digital Innovation Engineer

Memphis, TN

$132K/yr

Digital Innovation Engineer Buckman-Memphis, TN Location: Memphis, TN Language:English Travel: None ... For Digital Insights Lab Associates: Performs key tasks in monitoring, troubleshooting and ...

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Associate Innovation Engineer

Lisle, IL • On-site

Koch Industries
Oil and Gas Extraction • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Koch Industriesexternal

$60K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Drive the development and application of advanced materials, testing methodologies, and engineering solutions to support product innovation, reliability, manufacturing excellence, and business growth.

  • Conduct investigations into material behavior, performance, and reliability, and develop experimental plans and material digital twins to evaluate new materials, processes, and technologies.

  • Design, execute, and interpret product and material validation testing, develop test methods and protocols, and communicate technical recommendations to stakeholders.

Koch Industries rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Your Job
The Associate Innovation Engineer drives the development and application of advanced materials, testing methodologies, and engineering solutions to support product innovation, reliability, manufacturing excellence, and business growth. This role partners with product engineering, manufacturing, quality, and innovation teams to solve complex technical challenges, accelerate technology development, and generate reusable knowledge that creates long-term competitive advantage for Molex.
What You Will Do
  • Materials Innovation & Technology Development Lead investigations into material behavior, performance, and reliability across metals, polymers, plating, and emerging materials.
  • Develop and execute experimental plans and material digital twins to evaluate new materials, processes, and technologies.
  • Support strategic innovation initiatives by identifying and validating technologies that improve product performance, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
  • Contribute technical expertise to innovation projects from concept through implementation.
  • Engineering Analysis & Problem Solving Conduct structured root cause analysis and failure investigations using engineering and scientific methods.
  • Perform material characterization and laboratory evaluation using microscopy, mechanical testing, and related analytical techniques as suited.
  • Apply statistical methods and data analysis to identify trends, quantify risks, and support decision-making.
  • Use simulation and modeling tools to model product performance and validate design decisions.
  • Material Validation & Testing Design, execute, and interpret product and material validation testing.
  • Develop test methods, protocols, and acceptance criteria to ensure reliable performance.
  • Support verification and validation activities in partnership with product engineering teams.
  • Document test results and communicate technical recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
  • Knowledge & Capability Development Capture, organize, and share technical knowledge to strengthen Molex engineering capabilities.
  • Develop technical guidance, best practices, and training materials for engineers and technical teams.
  • Contribute to enterprise knowledge systems and material intelligence initiatives.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with product development, manufacturing, supplier quality, operations, digital and business teams to address technical challenges.
  • Provide materials and testing expertise during product development programs.
  • Collaborate with external suppliers, laboratories, universities, and industry partners as appropriate.
  • Influence technical decisions through data-driven recommendations and sound engineering judgment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Knowledge and expertise in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or a related technical field.
  • Experience in materials characterization, product testing, manufacturing, or engineering development.
  • Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in using experimental design to support engineering decisions.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical documentation skills.

What Will Put You Ahead
  • Machine learning, AI, or data science applications in engineering and materials development.
  • Digital engineering, simulation automation, and model-based engineering.
  • Experience in leading enterprise innovation, technology roadmaps, or strategic R&D initiatives.
  • Statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and interpretation of engineering data using tools such as Minitab or equivalent platforms Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and simulation-driven engineering fundamentals.

For this role, we anticipate paying $60,000 - $80,000 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
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 , aquí , or tu ).
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