Learning and Development Specialist

About the Role Join Molex Optical Connectivity Group (OCG) in Lisle, IL as a Learning and Development Specialist. You will help build and develop our internal L&D function, identify training gaps, and map development plans to accelerate team and individual performance. This role supports training across global OCG functions and aligns with business results and our Principle Based Management culture.

What You'll Do

• Plan annual L&D plans for management and all applicable OCG functions/departments (including global stakeholders as needed).
• Develop and track L&D programs for in-house and external training.
• Assess L&D needs and identify skills or knowledge gaps; partner with leaders to prioritize actions.
• Support new hire onboarding training, including coordinating onboarding curriculum, scheduling required sessions, and ensuring training completion/qualification tracking for new employees.
• Prepare and order educational aids/materials and schedule training as needed (including coordination across time zones for global teams).
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain L&D materials used for OCG training programs.
• Execute training in various environments (classroom, virtual, hands-on/OJT) to ensure employees are trained and qualified as required.
• Assess instructional effectiveness and determine the impact of training on employee skills and relevant KPIs.
• Maintain an updated curriculum database and L&D records, including documentation needed for compliance and/or audit support.
• Host train-the-trainer sessions for internal and external subject matter experts.
• Research and recommend new training methods, including virtual or blended learning approaches to support global delivery.
• Communicate effectively with management and other departments to align L&D priorities, schedules, and expectations.
• Ensure L&D activities align with our Principle Based Management culture.
• Travel may be required to support training for global OCG functions (frequency based on business need).

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an L&D role in an engineering, R&D, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of instructional experience delivering training.
• Experience creating instructional materials and yearly training plans for multiple departments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Nice to Have

• Experience implementing ADDIE and/or SAT.
• Experience in training program documentation and records management (curriculum databases, qualification guides, task-to-training matrices).
• Experience with writing and executing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Experience reading technical drawings/schematics.
• Experience working with engineering and product development functions.
• Experience supporting training across multiple sites/regions and delivering training virtually to global audiences.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year, with eligibility for variable pay (monetary bonus or other form).
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.