Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Intern

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Seeking a collaborative Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Intern capable of managing multiple projects within a team environment. The ideal candidate will prioritize tasks effectively, independently drive projects from inception to completion, and work closely with team members to execute hands‑on tasks, ensuring precise and timely achievement of project goals.

Molex creates connections for life by enabling technologies that transform the future and improve lives. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a complete range of connectivity products, services and solutions for the data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics industries. Our Datacom and Specialty Solutions team designs an extensive product line serving customers in telecommunications, datacom, hyperscalers, data center and storage applications.

• Help team members with manufacturing strategy preparations, presentations and implementations.
• Help manufacturing engineers with line balancing, cycle time studies, documentation, process definitions and improvements.
• Communicate with team members, Molex plants, vendors, validation labs to arrange samples, schedule acceptance tests and validations, and keep CFT team members updated about the status and results.
• Support technical manufacturing investigations and develop solutions through collaboration and direct hands‑on involvement.
• Help team members with PDP phase review documents.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Sophomore or junior, eligible for full‑time employment on or before Summer 2028.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of mechanical systems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical components is preferred; completion of one or two electrical courses is sufficient.

• Understanding of PLC and any CAD system.
• Some exposure to basic machine tools.
• Basic programming skills (any language).
• Basic robotics/automation.

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 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  for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information , aquí, or tu).