Molex Associate Sales Engineer Intern 2026

Molex, a Koch Company, is seeking Technical Sales Engineering Interns to join our Global Sales & Marketing team this upcoming Summer 2026 in Lisle, Illinois! In this role, interns will develop their sales, technical, and networking skills. High performing interns will be considered, upon graduation, for our full-time ~12-month technical sales and leadership development program.

If you are an engineering student who enjoys interacting with people as much as solving technical problems, this may be the opportunity for you! Molex strives to provide opportunities that promote value creation and offers experiences indispensable to future career choices, job satisfaction and personal development.

Koch Industries has been consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S by WayUp. The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2026.

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We believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they are in. As an intern, co-op, or new graduate, there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our companies. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Kickstart your career with us by applying today!

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle, medical, and aerospace & defense.

• Participate in market and product research project to support current and/or determine future focus industries.
• Engage with customers regarding next generation designs utilizing Molex solutions and capabilities.
• Daily networking opportunities providing high level exposure within the company.
• Participate in knowledge share meetings, product trainings, and site tours to understand the Molex business & sales functions.
• Deepen knowledge & understanding of Sales Engineering, Business Development, Product Management, and Marketing

Our interns work alongside our employees to solve real problems and offer insights that benefit society through improving our products and services. In addition to being a contributor on their team, interns at Koch Companies learn about our unique Principle-Based Management culture, enjoy a variety of networking events to promote lasting career connections, and partner with interns from other disciplines on case studies, and participate in our Innovation Challenge. These are just a few key aspects of our internship program.

• Enrolled in a degree or alternative program
• Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2027.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

• Enrolled in a Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Sales Engineering, or related Engineering degree program
• Collaboration skills and ability to work successfully with cross-discipline teams and build professional relationships.
• Natural curiosity and motivation for learning and contributing to the team.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and proactively solve problems.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical requirements effectively in presentation/collaboration.
• Organizational skills to anticipate, plan and prioritize assigned work.

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.