Molex

Pros: As a Manufacturing Engineer at Molex in Lisle, IL, I've found it to be a very stable company in the electronic components manufacturing industry. The pay is competitive, and the benefits package is a big plus. There are good opportunities to learn, and colleagues are supportive.
Cons: Career progression can feel slow for experienced engineers. Occasional busy periods on the manufacturing floor mean longer hours. Some older internal systems are present.
Advice to Management: Focus on improving career path clarity and addressing bottlenecks in the promotion process for long-term employees. Consider reviewing and modernizing internal systems.

Pros: As an Applications Engineer, I enjoy the stable environment and supportive teammates at Molex. There are good learning opportunities in electronics manufacturing, and the hybrid work setup provides solid work-life balance. It's a great place to develop your technical skills and feel secure in your job.
Cons: While decent, the pace for career advancement can sometimes feel a bit slow without constant proactive effort. Some internal approval processes also take longer than ideal, occasionally impacting project timelines.
Advice to Management: Focus on streamlining internal approval processes and clearly outline career progression paths for employees to foster faster growth and reduce frustration.

Pros: As a Manufacturing Engineer, I found the work-life balance generally decent here. You often get your 40 hours done, and there's some possibility for WFH when project phases allow. It's a big corporate company, so the benefits package helps with overall compensation.
Cons: Deadlines in the connectivity industry can get intense, especially for new product launches. Sometimes, the work-life balance gets completely thrown off, and you're working really long days. Work flexibility isn't consistent across all teams in the Lisle, IL office.
Advice to Management: Try to standardize work flexibility options more across different departments and better manage project deadlines to avoid frequent crunch times.