Technical Business Development Manager

MOLEX - CMSBU Networking Division

Technical Business Development Manager

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

Travel: Up to 25%

Your Job

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.

• 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.

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).

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