Early Career Engineer Development Program (Bay Area)

Molex, a Koch Company, is seeking Early Career Engineers to join our Global Sales & Marketing team through our 6-month Early Career Development Program. These opportunities are based in the San Francisco Bay Area and are designed for individuals interested in establishing their careers in the region.

The program begins with three months of onboarding at our global headquarters in Lisle, Illinois, where you will build product knowledge, connect with business leaders, and develop your internal network. You will then transition to the San Francisco Bay Area for three months of hands-on experience, gaining exposure to different areas of the business and helping identify where your skills and interests are the best fit.

Following the program, you will transition into a role aligned with your strengths, interests, and business needs. Opportunities may include Field Application Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Business Development Engineer, Associate Product Manager, or another early-career position. Compensation will be adjusted based on the position you transition into.

Whether your background is in engineering or business, the program will help you build an understanding of Molex products, customers, and markets while developing the skills needed for long-term career success.

• Gain exposure to key functions within Global Sales & Marketing, including Sales Engineering, Business Development, Product Management, and Customer Experience.
• Perform meaningful work within your assigned position while receiving coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Develop an understanding of Molex products, applications, customers, and target markets.
• Support customer needs through product recommendations, application guidance, technical support, and commercial engagement.
• Build relationships with customers, channel partners, and internal stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Participate in networking opportunities, customer visits, leadership interactions, and training programs.
• Contribute to strategic projects that support business objectives and drive customer value.
• Develop business acumen, communication skills, and commercial knowledge necessary for a successful career within Molex.
• Participate in a structured 6-month development program designed to accelerate readiness and long-term success in your assigned role, starting with 3 months at our HQ in Lisle, IL, followed by 3 months in the San Francisco Bay area, where your designated role will be based.

• Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, an undergraduate or graduate degree program
• Able and willing to be permanently based in the San Francisco Bay Area following the initial development period in Lisle, Illinois
• Demonstrated interest in sales, customer engagement, business development, product management, or technical solutions.

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Sales Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline, OR
• Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Sales, or related fields with a demonstrated interest in technical sales and customer-facing careers.
• Leadership experience through internships, student organizations, athletics, work experience, military service, or campus involvement.

Key Attributes for Success:

During the first three months of the program in Lisle, Illinois, the annualized base salary will be $80,000, along with relocation assistance. Upon transitioning to the San Francisco Bay Area for the remaining three months of the program, the annualized base salary will increase to $110,000.

Following completion of the program, compensation will be determined based on the position the employee transitions into and other applicable compensation factors.