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Field Application Engineer (FAE)

MolexFrisco, TXApril 24th, 2026
Job Title: Field Application Engineer (FAE)Location: Dallas, TX (Metro Area)Travel: 30–40% across North America to support on-site customer engagementsSalary: Base salary + Bonus + Company Car (compensation will vary based on experience)Your JobAs a Field Application Engineer, you will serve as the technical interface between Molex and key ODM and data center customers, driving design-in and design-win activity across high-speed copper, power and fiber interconnect solutions.In this role, you’ll partner directly with customer engineering teams to solv complex system challenges, influence next-generation designs, and accelerate adoption of Molex solutions in datacom, cloud, and hyperscale environments. You will have direct visibility to customer roadmaps and play a key role in shaping how Molex technologies are applied in real-world systems.Our TeamYou’ll join Molex’s Global Sales Enablement team, which sits at the center of how we build capability across our global sales organization. As part of our growing Datacom & Specialty Solutions (DSS) business, this team partners closely with engineering, product management, and commercial leaders to accelerate customer adoption of advanced interconnect solutions across hyperscale, cloud, and data center markets. Guided by our company Principle Based Management® (PBM®), philosophy, we focus on creating long-term value by investing in our people, developing capability, and empowering individuals to apply their knowledge to solve complex customer challenges and drive meaningful business impact.What You Will DoDrive design-in and design-win activity with ODM and data center customersServe as a trusted technical advisor to customer engineering teams, influencing system architecture and connector selectionPartner with Sales, Product Management, and Signal Integrity teams to deliver optimized interconnect solutionsSupport integration and troubleshooting of connectors, cables, and high-speed interconnect systemsIdentify and develop new application opportunities aligned to customer roadmaps and emerging technologiesTranslate customer feedback into insights that influence product development and long-term strategyDevelop technical documentation and application notes to support customer adoptionWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical fieldExperience interacting with customers, internal stakeholders, or cross-functional teamsAbility to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a field-based roleWhat Will Put You AheadExperience working with at least one of the following: Connectors or cable assemblies, Power or electronic components, High-speed interconnects or signal transmission. Semiconductor or electronic systems5+ years of experience in the electronics industry, such as: Application Engineering, Design Engineering, Product Engineering, or similarExperience supporting datacom, data center, or hyperscale customersFamiliarity with high-speed interconnects (copper or fiber)Understanding of signal integrity or system-level design considerationsExperience using CAD toolsKnowledge of manufacturing processes for connectors, cables, or electronic componentsExperience applying structured problem-solving methods (e.g., root cause analysis, SPC)Please note: At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation support for this opportunity.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 PhilosophyAll 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 AreAs 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 BenefitsOur 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 OpportunitiesEqual 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, aquí, or tu).