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Molex Printed Circuit Solutions Rotational Engineer / Assoc BDM 2025-2026

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Illinois, Naperville
Aug 29, 2025
Your Job Molex is seeking a Rotational Engineer/Associate BDM to join our Printed Circuits Solutions team in Naperville, IL! We are preparing for growth in our Business Development areas. Accelerate your engineering career through our comprehensive 3-year Rotational Development Program. You'll gain hands-on experience across three critical business functions, spending one year in each role to build a versatile skill set that positions you for leadership. Our Team Join a team of technical innovators pushing the boundaries of flexible circuit technology. At Printed Circuits Solutions, we're revolutionizing industries from consumer electronics to medical devices through cutting-edge Printed Electronics (PE) and Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) solutions. Our expertise spans smart labels, medical, automotive applications, and beyond - delivering solutions that exceed conventional circuitry limits. What You Will Do In our three-year Rotational Development Program this individual will spend a year within each role developing skills in a wide range of areas: *Year 1: Cost Engineer* *Drive Strategic Pricing & Product Feasibility* * Collaborate cross-functionally with business development, engineering, operations, and procurement teams to develop precise product costing strategies * Create compelling proposals including executive presentations, technical specifications, and detailed assembly drawings * Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes for user interface and printed electronic assemblies * Build cost models that enable competitive positioning and profitable growth *Year 2: Project Manager:* Lead Programs from Concept to Launch * Orchestrate cross-functional teams including internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers to deliver projects on time and within budget * Manage project lifecycles ensuring technical specifications, schedules, and profitability targets are achieved * Navigate risk and complexity by conducting strategic assessments and implementing corrective actions * Drive stakeholder alignment through regular reporting and proactive communication with leadership * Optimize project scope while maintaining client satisfaction and team productivity *Year 3: Associate Business Development Manager:* *Shape Customer Relationships & Drive Revenue Growth* * Partner with senior BDMs to expand existing accounts and develop new market opportunities * Translate customer needs into innovative Molex PCS solutions that create competitive advantage * Lead sales presentations showcasing capabilities and securing new business through strategic proposals * Own the commercial process from initial customer contact through contract negotiation Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Currently enrolled in or recently completed an Engineering-related degree program with a graduation date no later than December 2025 Previous engineering/technical internship experience Experience creating presentations and presenting to leadership Experience in engineering across plastic injection molded parts, silicone rubber parts, electrical components, and/or metal stamped parts Experience in reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings and specifications Experience with Bills of Material for electrical and mechanical components What Will Put You Ahead 2 years of full-time experience in an Engineering-related role or rotational program Ability to travel up to 30% Strong communication skills for interacting with various Suppliers, external Customers, Internal Operations workers, Business Development Managers, and management. Strong computer skills with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Ability to manage information from many sources & consolidate it into a concise message that can be shared with management and business development managers Aptitude for learning a broad range of topics which will be included in the Supplier communications such as plastic injection molded parts, silicone rubber parts, electrical components, and metal stamped parts. For this role, we anticipate paying $80,000 - $110,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).