Application Engineer- Industrial Circuit Protection

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

Littelfuse is seeking a highly motivated person to join the Industrial Circuit Protection Engineering team as anApplication Engineer.Reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, the Application Engineeris responsible forproviding application support toboth internal and external customers.

The candidate will be viewed as a subject matter expert when it comes to

industrial circuit protection. Candidatesshould be self-motivated, innovative individuals who work well both independently as well as in a team role.

They must have a good understanding of the industrial electrical market with the ability to transfer this knowledge into design wins at key OEMs and to generate new product ideas. The Application Engineer will support the team in providing innovative and technologically advanced solutions for growing markets such as Battery Energy Storage and Datacenters. The location of this role is flexible but ideally located within Northern California or the West Coast.

About Your Job:

•Owntheroleof industrial circuitprotectionsubjectmatterexpert
•WorkwithsalesteamalongwithothertechnicalstafftodrivedesignwinsofLittelfuseindustrialproducts
•Becomekeypointofcontactforprovidingtechnicalsupportforallindustrial circuit protection solutions
•Conductdetailedproductandapplicationtrainingeventsforkeycustomers,technicalreps,andinternalsalesteams
•Coordinatebetweenengineering,productmanagement,andsalestodeveloprequirementsfornewproductsthatwilldeliver
bestinclasssolutionstokeycustomersingrowingandemergingmarkets
•IdentifytechnologyandcompetitivetrendsinthemarketanddefinetheimpactstoLittelfuse
•Developtechnicalpublicationslikewhitepapers,applicationnotesandguides
•Performfeasibilitystudiestouncovernewproductcapabilitiesandfeatures
•ParticipateinproductstandardandindustrycommitteeslikeUL,NEMA,andIEC

About You::

•Bachelor’sdegreeinElectricalEngineeringorsimilardiscipline
•UnderstandcoreprinciplesofElectricalandEngineeringwiththeabilitytoapplytorealworldapplications
•Flexibleandwillingtoworkwithmultiplefunctionalgroupswithinthecompany
•3-5yearsofpriorjobexperienceintheindustrialelectricalindustry

•ProficientinMicrosoftOfficeProducts

•StrongcommunicationskillsandfluentinEnglish(writtenandverbal)
•Stronganalyticalskillsandhighattentiontodetail
•Driven,self-developer,andeagertomakeachange
•Motivatedtojoinaninternational,fast-pacedenvironment
•Passionateabouttechnologyandlookingtoapplythatpassiontoacareer
•Willingtotravel within the United States

Preferred:

•BasicknowledgeofmechanicaldesignconceptsandtoolslikeAutodeskInventorandengineeringdrawings
•5-10yearsofapplicationengineeringexperiencewith industrial circuit protection products
•Master’sdegreeinElectricalEngineeringorsimilardiscipline

Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate to make a difference — everywhere, every day.

We offer a comprehensivebenefitspackage, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match and annual contribution

• Paid time off and 11 holidays

• $850 Lifestyle Spending Account

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $20,000)

• Lean Six Sigma certification and career development opportunities

• Life, disability, and voluntary insurance options

Salary Range:

$84,400 - $150,280

The salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

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