Early Career Engineer Development Program

About the Role

Molex is seeking Early Career Engineers for a 6-month Global Sales & Marketing Early Career Development Program in the San Francisco Bay Area. The program includes three months of onboarding at global headquarters in Lisle, Illinois, followed by three months of hands-on experience in the San Francisco Bay Area. Upon completion, participants will transition into a role aligned with their strengths, interests, and business needs. Potential roles include Field Application Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Business Development Engineer, or Associate Product Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to key functions within Global Sales & Marketing: Sales Engineering, Business Development, Product Management, and Customer Experience.
• Perform meaningful work with coaching, mentorship, and professional development.
• 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.
• Participate in networking opportunities, customer visits, leadership interactions, and training programs.
• Contribute to strategic projects supporting business objectives and driving customer value.
• Develop business acumen, communication skills, and commercial knowledge.
• Participate in a structured 6-month development program, starting with 3 months at HQ in Lisle, IL, followed by 3 months in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Demonstrated interest in sales, customer engagement, business development, product management, or technical solutions.

Qualifications

• 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

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance technical concepts and business objectives.
• Natural curiosity, self-motivation, and a desire to continuously learn.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• A self-starter who takes ownership and demonstrates initiative.

Compensation

• First three months (Lisle, IL): Annualized base salary of $80,000, with relocation assistance.
• Remaining three months (San Francisco Bay Area): Annualized base salary of $110,000.
• Following program completion: Compensation determined by the transitioned role and applicable compensation factors.
• Eligible for variable pay (monetary bonus or other form).