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Koch Industries

Director of Engineering

Lisle, IL · On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

With data centers expanding rapidly to support infrastructure and enterprise networks undergoing ... This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Relocation ...

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Photon

Sr. Developer - AEP- Cleveland, OH

Chicago, IL · On-site

$56.25 - $74.25/hr

Ensure data quality, governance, and performance within the Adobe ecosystem * Collaborate with ... Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off ...

Photon

Sr. Developer - AEP- Cleveland, OH

Chicago, IL · Remote

$56.25 - $74.25/hr

Ensure data quality, governance, and performance within the Adobe ecosystem * Collaborate with ... Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off ...

Thunderbird Metals

Automation integrator

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

... variable frequency drives, machine vision, and manufacturing software integrations ... The ideal candidate combines strong controls-engineering expertise with practical manufacturing ...

Thunderbird LLC.

Automation integrator

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

... variable frequency drives, machine vision, and manufacturing software integrations ... The ideal candidate combines strong controls-engineering expertise with practical manufacturing ...

Koch Industries

Director, AI Product Manager

Lisle, IL · On-site

$170K - $220K/yr

Lead, mentor and manage a diverse global team of data scientists, AI engineers and architects ... This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch ...

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Biomerieux

Manufacturing System Engineer

Lombard, IL · On-site

$104K - $129K/yr

... shop-floor data in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities * Develop ... This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual ...

bioMerieux

Manufacturing System Engineer

Lombard, IL · On-site

$104K - $129K/yr

... shop-floor data in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities * Develop ... This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual ...

Koch Industries

Simulation R&D Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

You will work closely with domain experts in simulation and data science to explore physics ... This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch ...

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AK Steel

Process Control Engineer

Burns Harbor, IN

Working with networking technologies, high-speed data transmission, and specialty interfaces ... We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable ...

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Koch Industries

CAE Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$80K - $140K/yr

Proficiency in Python scripting for data processing, automation, or simulation integration. * Good ... This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for variable data programmer in Chicago, IL is $28.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.31 and $30.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Variable Data Programmer, you need a solid background in programming languages (such as SQL, JavaScript, or Python), strong data manipulation skills, and familiarity with print production or direct mail environments. Experience with variable data printing software (like EFI Fiery, XMPie, or Quadient Inspire) and knowledge of workflow automation tools are highly valued, and certifications in these platforms can enhance your qualifications. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing complex variable data projects and working with cross-functional teams. These skills are critical for ensuring accurate, efficient, and customized data-driven output in high-volume, deadline-driven production settings.

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Variable Data Programmers often encounter challenges such as handling large and complex data sets, ensuring precise personalization, and troubleshooting data or formatting errors in print and digital outputs. Success in this role requires a meticulous approach to data validation, rigorous testing of templates, and efficient communication with designers, account managers, and IT staff to resolve any issues quickly. Many organizations invest in ongoing training and collaborative workflow tools to help programmers stay updated on best practices. By leveraging advanced software, thorough quality checks, and strong teamwork, most common challenges can be managed effectively, ensuring a smooth and accurate production process.

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A Variable Data Programmer is responsible for creating and managing dynamic, data-driven print and digital communications. They use specialized software to integrate variable text, images, and barcodes into templates for personalized output. This role requires expertise in programming languages like JavaScript, VBScript, or SQL, as well as proficiency in data manipulation and workflow automation. Their work is commonly used in direct mail, billing statements, and marketing materials to ensure accurate and efficient customization.

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Director of Engineering

Koch Industries

Lisle, IL • On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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136th of 540 rated manufacturers

Job description

Director of Engineering - Connected Enterprise Solutions
Molex CES Lisle, IL On-site Travel:10-15%(Global)
Your Job
Molex's Connected Enterprise Solutions business is entering a period of strategic growth. With data centers expanding rapidly to support infrastructure and enterprise networks undergoing significant modernization, CES occupies a critical position in the connectivity market, delivering comprehensive copper and fiber infrastructure solutions supported by Molex's global engineering capabilities and a legacy of manufacturing excellence.
The Director of Engineering will play a central role in defining the technical strategy of CES, leading a team with established strengths and the opportunity to drive meaningful advancement in fiber connectivity and broader portfolio performance across Enterprise and Data Center markets.
What You Will Lead
  • Set engineering strategy - Define and own priorities across sustaining, qualification, and innovation engineering. Translate market signals and business objectives into a clear, sequenced roadmap that the team can execute against.
  • Protect what's working - Ensure the stability, quality, and lifecycle performance of an established product portfolio through disciplined sustaining engineering.
  • Accelerate what's next - Drive qualification and integration of new technologies, with a sharp focus on fiber-led solutions for enterprise and hyperscale data center applications.
  • Build the pipeline - Lead delivery of new products from concept through launch. Own the outcomes - commercially and technically.
  • Be a cross-functional partner - Work closely with Product Management, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure engineering programs are grounded in customer needs and market reality.
  • Develop the team - Build a capable, accountable engineering organization that combines technical depth with a strong ownership mindset. Coach individuals at different stages of their careers.
  • Contribute to business leadership - Serve as a key member of the CES leadership team, bringing an engineering lens to broader business strategy and decisions.
  • Lead with business and financial acumen - Manage engineering resources and investments with an ownership mindset, making sound trade-off decisions that balance innovation, execution, risk, cost, and long-term value creation. Partner with business leaders to ensure technical priorities support profitable growth and strategic objectives.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • 5 to 7+ years of engineering leadership experience, ideally in connectivity, physical layer infrastructure, or an adjacent hardware/technology domain.
  • You've led a team through change. Whether that's building from scratch, integrating new technology, or shifting a team's culture, you've done it, and you know the difference between managing the org chart and actually leading people.
  • Proven at building and running teams, including teams in transition or earlier stages of maturity. You know how to establish culture, not just inherit it.
  • Track record of product delivery, you've shipped products that customers buy. You understand what it takes to get from concept to qualified, manufacturable solutions.
  • Operationally disciplined, comfortable balancing long-cycle innovation work with the cadence of sustaining and qualification programs running in parallel.
  • Driven by outcomes, not activity. You hold yourself and others accountable to results.

What Will Put You Ahead
  • Deep expertise in fiber technologies, including pre-terminated systems, high-density fiber, splicing, and/or emerging data center fiber architectures.
  • Experience integrating acquired or market-ready technologies into an existing product portfolio.
  • Familiarity with enterprise structured cabling standards or data center infrastructure standards.
  • Experience working within or alongside a global manufacturing and supply chain organization.
  • Bachelor's degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related technical discipline.

For this role, we anticipate paying $180,000 - $200,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
Relocation benefits may be provided. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship
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
Molex CES delivers high-performance copper and fiber infrastructure for enterprise buildings and data centers globally. Our product portfolio spans structured cabling, pre-terminated fiber systems, and high-density data center solutions, all supported by Molex's global manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.
You'll be leading an engineering team in a business unit with real commercial momentum, meaningful product complexity, and the backing of a global organization (Molex is a Koch Industries company).
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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