Early Career Engineer – Commercial Engineering

Job Description

Early Career Engineer Development Program | Molex

The Tone:
This is an early career development program at Molex, a global company specializing in electronic solutions and interconnect components. Molex, operating in over 40 countries, provides a full suite of solutions across diverse markets like data communications, automotive, and medical. This program is critical for developing new talent within the Global Sales & Marketing team, preparing individuals for technical sales, business development, and customer engagement roles that drive customer value and support business objectives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Pay: $80000 yearly
• Team: Global Sales & Marketing
• Mission: Develop early career engineers with commercial acumen to support customer needs and drive business objectives within Molex’s diverse markets.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Participation: Engage in a structured 6-month development program designed to accelerate readiness for your assigned role.
• Role Execution: Perform meaningful work within an assigned position, leveraging provided coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Customer Support: Assist customer needs by offering product recommendations, application guidance, technical support, and commercial engagement.
• Relationship Building: Foster relationships with customers, channel partners, and internal stakeholders across various business functions.
• Project Contribution: Contribute to strategic projects that align with business objectives and enhance customer value.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, an undergraduate or graduate degree program, with a demonstrated interest in sales, customer engagement, business development, product management, marketing, or technical solutions.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required.
• Skills:
• Communication: Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and influence across teams.
• Problem-Solving: Apply analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to balance technical concepts with business objectives.
• Self-Direction: Demonstrate natural curiosity, self-motivation, and initiative in a learning-oriented environment.
• Bonus: Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Sales Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline; OR a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or Sales with an interest in technical sales and customer-facing careers. Leadership experience through internships, student organizations, athletics, work experience, military service, or campus involvement is also a plus.