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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Automation Machine Design Engineer - Automation Machine Design, Global ME

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Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
  • At least three years of experience in machine design or automation in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong machine and jig design capability using NX, Inventor, or equivalent software.
  • Ability to read and create technical drawings.
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Good communication proficiency in English, Japanese, Korean, or Chinese.
  • Problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and improve automation machinery, equipment, and jigs supporting new product launches and mass-production assembly processes at Molex factories worldwide.
  • Design automated machines, jigs, tools, and mechanical solutions for production lines.
  • Support installation of new production lines, pilot runs, and preparation for mass production.
  • Coordinate with suppliers on machine fabrication, debugging, and improvement.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and technical issues during pilot runs and before mass production.
  • Drive continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and cost.
  • Manage machine drawings, technical documentation, and engineering changes (ECN).
  • Research and apply new technologies to production equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with 6S, Kaizen, EHS, RBA, TQM, ISO, and company regulations.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

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, KS
Founded
1940

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