Technical Business Development Manager

Molex; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid vacation

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Technical Business Development Manager in Rochester Hills, MI to drive growth at the intersection of automotive OEMs, semiconductor partners, and industry leaders. You will shape strategy, identify opportunities, and position Molex solutions early in platform development cycles.

You will build strategic relationships, influence platform decisions, and translate market insights into actionable roadmaps with cross-functional teams across product, engineering, and commercial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience in automotive networking, connectivity, semiconductors, or related technologies.
• Experience in business development, product strategy, product management, systems architecture, or technical marketing.
• Knowledge of Automotive Ethernet or vehicle networking technologies.
• Experience influencing technical and commercial stakeholders across multiple domains.

Responsibilities

• Build strategic relationships with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and semiconductor companies.
• Identify opportunities aligned to Automotive Ethernet, high-speed connectivity, and software-defined vehicle trends.
• Influence early-stage platform and reference design decisions that create long-term growth opportunities for Molex.
• Monitor market, technology, and competitive trends and translate insights into actionable business strategies.
• Partner with product management, engineering, and commercial teams to define future product direction.
• Support development and execution of long-term technology and market roadmaps.
• Represent Molex in customer engagements, industry conferences, and standards organizations.

Skills

Automotive networking

Business development

Product strategy

Stakeholder influence

Vehicle networking tech

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Related field

Job description

Technical Business Development Manager

Location: Rochester Hills, MI | Reports To: Sr. Group Manager, Product Strategy & Transformation

Travel: Up to 25%

Help define the future of automotive networking before it reaches the road.

As a Technical Business Development Manager, you will operate at the intersection of automotive OEMs, semiconductor partners, and industry leaders to identify emerging technology opportunities and influence next-generation vehicle architectures. You will leverage technical expertise and market knowledge to shape Molex strategy, create new growth opportunities, and position Molex solutions early in platform development cycles.

What You Will Do

• Build strategic relationships with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and semiconductor companies
• Identify new business opportunities aligned to Automotive Ethernet, high-speed connectivity, and software-defined vehicle trends
• Influence early-stage platform and reference design decisions that create long-term growth opportunities for Molex
• Monitor market, technology, and competitive trends and translate insights into actionable business strategies
• Partner with product management, engineering, and commercial teams to define future product direction
• Support development and execution of long-term technology and market roadmaps
• Represent Molex in customer engagements, industry conferences, and standards organizations

Success in This Role

• Molex solutions are designed into next-generation vehicle platforms early in development
• Strategic partnerships drive long-term growth opportunities across the automotive ecosystem
• Product and technology roadmaps align with future market requirements
• Molex is recognized as a trusted innovation partner in automotive networking

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Experience in automotive networking, connectivity, semiconductors, or related technologies
• Experience in business development, product strategy, product management, systems architecture, or technical marketing
• Knowledge of Automotive Ethernet or vehicle networking technologies
• Experience influencing technical and commercial stakeholders across multiple

What Will Put You Ahead

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or a technical discipline
• Experience engaging automotive OEM architecture teams or semiconductor ecosystem partners
• Experience participating in standards bodies such as IEEE or OPEN Alliance
• Experience developing technology roadmaps or product strategies
• Demonstrated thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, patents, or industry participation

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.

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.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• 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.

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.