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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Early Career Engineer Intern

Project ManagementPosted on Nov 9
InternshipLisle, IL, USA$27 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
  • Demonstrated interest in sales, customer engagement, business development, product management, marketing, or technical solutions.
  • Demonstrate leadership experience through internships, student organizations, athletics, work experience, military service, or campus involvement.
  • Take initiative, seek learning opportunities, and show motivation to contribute.
  • Be willing to receive feedback, apply coaching, and develop professionally.
  • Communicate effectively and build relationships across teams.
  • Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Organize work and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Complete a meaningful project aligned with business priorities and present recommendations and outcomes to business leaders at the conclusion of the internship.
  • Gain exposure to functions within Global Sales & Marketing, including Sales Engineering, Business Development, Product Management, Marketing, Customer Experience, and other commercial teams.
  • Conduct research, data analysis, process improvement initiatives, market assessments, or other project-based work that supports strategic business objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, develop solutions, and drive project deliverables.
  • Develop an understanding of Molex products, solutions, customers, and end markets.
  • Participate in professional development workshops, networking opportunities, leadership discussions, and training sessions.
  • Build relationships with mentors, business leaders, and fellow interns while gaining insight into career opportunities within Molex.

Desired Qualifications

  • Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Sales Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Candidates pursuing degrees in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Sales, or related fields who have a demonstrated interest in technical sales and customer-facing careers are encouraged to apply.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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