Test Engineer 1
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
- At least one year of laboratory testing experience is required.
- Basic ability to communicate in English is required.
- Experience setting up or operating electronic test and measurement equipment is required.
- Experience using data acquisition systems for voltage or current measurements is required.
- Experience working with environmental or temperature chambers is required.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, are required.
- Ability to work hands-on with small components is required.
- Perform laboratory testing in accordance with customer specifications and product technical documentation.
- Prepare test reports documenting test methods, results, observations, and conclusions.
- Set up and operate standard and custom test equipment, including electronic voltage, current, and data acquisition systems.
- Support Measurement System Analysis, equipment calibration, preventive maintenance activities, and internal laboratory projects.
- Participate in cross-functional training with laboratory technicians and test engineers across the global organization.
- Apply basic problem-solving tools, including 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams, to investigate testing issues.
- Summarize test results using a Laboratory Information Management System.
- Review test results with test engineers and communicate abnormalities or inconsistencies.
- Support Molex Total Quality Management and applicable quality, laboratory, and environmental management systems by following approved policies and procedures.
- Experience with manual soldering techniques.
- Experience supporting equipment calibration, maintenance, or Measurement System Analysis activities.
- Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System.
- Knowledge of quality or laboratory management systems, including IATF 16949 or ISO/IEC 17025.
- Familiarity with structured problem-solving tools, including 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams.
- Current passport and visa documents.
About the company
Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, Kansas
Founded
1940
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Koch raised $224.4 million in equity financing on March 10, 2026, preserving dry powder.
- Koch's Africa fertilizer foothold expands global phosphate reach from Morocco's Jorf complex.
- Closed Tacoma gypsum plant concentrates capital into stronger Georgia-Pacific assets and higher-margin lines.
What critics are saying
- DOJ opened a fertilizer antitrust probe in March 2026, risking criminal charges and damages.
- Farmers filed class actions in March and June 2026 against Koch Agronomic Services.
- Georgia-Pacific will close Tacoma's gypsum plant on October 30, 2026, cutting 125 jobs.
What makes Koch Industries unique
- Private since 1940, Koch reinvests earnings for decades, not quarterly Wall Street optics.
- Koch Fertilizer expanded into Morocco on June 30, 2026 through Jorf Fertilizers ownership.
- Georgia-Pacific and Koch Agronomic Services give Koch integrated positions across packaging and fertilizers.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Professional Development Budget
- Fertility Treatment Support
- Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Hybrid Work Options