R&D Cable Track - Launch Early Career Leadership Program

Belden, Inc • Richmond, IN

5d • $82,000 - $92,000

About The Position

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Launch is an innovative, cohort-based professional development program designed to help high achieving college grads jump start their careers. Be part of a team participating in real-world, challenging, interactive, and action-based learning curriculum, developing your skills on the job. You’ll earn valuable experience over three 12-month rotations through different areas of the company.

As a member of our Launch Program Class of 2029, you’ll be fully immersed with a global team of R&D wire and cable experts, eager to teach and learn from you along the way. You’ll develop a strong understanding of how a global business operates from the inside and develop functional and leadership skills that will set a solid foundation for the rest of your career.

We offer opportunities to work in our facility in Richmond, IN. This is a full-time, entry-level opportunity for roles within the Launch Program for a rotational, leadership development experience.

Potential rotations could include:

Product or Design Engineer

Develop laboratory experience
Advance manufacturing knowledge
Experience the product launch process

Project and Test Engineer

Learn about compliance, customs/trade and project management
Analyze testing procedures, machine capabilities and material flow
Experience Lean management

Product Management

Research products, markets and competitors
Learn about portfolio management
Develop advanced product knowledge

Requirements

• Passion – we value your enthusiasm, initiative, and excitement to take on new challenges and solve for tomorrow’s problems
• Academic Achievement – you are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related fields of study (eligible for full-time employment starting July 2026)
• Experience – you have some previous related experience such as hands-on laboratory, materials science, and/or cable design experience in addition to technical curiosity
• Intellectual Curiosity – you are analytical and determined, with strong communication and relationship buildling abilities

Benefits

• Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees