Molex Engineering Internship Program 2027 - Fremont, CA

Molex; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex, a Koch Company, is seeking Engineering Interns for Summer 2027 in Fremont, California. Interns will work on CAD design, automation, and quality projects to support innovation and reliability. This 12-week program may lead to a full-time offer based on performance.

The internship runs from late May to mid-August 2027 and offers exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, with a focus on safety and compliance, for students seeking real-world experience.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a STEM degree or equivalent program.
• Eligible for full-time employment by Summer 2029.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Enrolled in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, or related Engineering degree program.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic connectors using CAD software.
• Automate processes and standardize reporting.
• Conduct time studies and lean process improvements to drive operational excellence.
• Provide solutions to engineering problems.
• Lab testing and quality analysis for connector products.

Skills

STEM enrollment

Full-time eligibility by Summer 2029

U.S. work authorization

Education

Engineering degree program (Mechanical/Electrical/Optical)

Masters/PhD preferred

Job description

Your Job

Molex, a Koch Company, is seeking Engineering Interns to join our teams this upcoming Summer 2027 in Fremont, California!

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, aerospace and medical.

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 generally running from late May to mid-August 2027.

Our Team

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?

Engineering Interns at Molex are assigned to one of our many U.S. locations to help support innovation, process efficiency, product reliability, and quality assurance, with a large overarching focus on compliance, safety, and health. When considering and selecting location preferences, candidates should consider those facilities in which they're willing to work for the duration of their time as an intern, in addition to where they'd be interested in receiving a full-time offer from, should they perform well.

What You Will Do

Some examples of responsibilities or projects can include:

• Working in CAD software to design electronic connectors
• Automation of processes and standardized reporting.
• Time studies and lean process improvement to achieve operational excellence.
• Ability to provide solutions to a wide variety of engineering problems.
• Lab testing & quality analysis for connector/cable products
• Apply statistical analysis to time sensitive data to observe relationships and identify potential opportunities for improvement within a connector system.
• Work closely with individual team members to perform hands‑on tasks to ensure accurate completion of objectives.

The following disciplines are applicable to roles we will have available at our Fremont office. Please note that availability of these disciplines may change throughout the recruiting season.

• Optical Engineering, Software Engineering, Firmware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Machine Learning

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, and enjoy a variety of networking events to promote lasting career connections. These are just a few key aspects of our internship program.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Enrolled in a STEM degree or alternative program (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)
• Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2029.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Enrolled in a Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, or related Engineering degree program
• Enrolled in a Masters or Doctorate program in an applicable subject

For this role, we anticipate paying $35-$40 per hour.

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.

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.

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.

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.