Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.
The Senior NPD Engineer manages the design aspects of engineering projects from inception through implementation. Coordinates cross-functional teams and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
About Your Role:
New product development of low-medium-high voltage electrical products
Participate in the introduction of new product designs into production
May manage (or mentor) other team members
Evaluate existing product lines and identify design modifications for cost reduction and/or performance Improvement
Interface with Customers to define applications and fuse requirements and identify product design opportunities and solutions
Maintains accurate and valid project planning documentation for assigned projects, including schedule and resource plans.
Coordinates the relationship with the team for flawless execution of projects.
Tracks, reports on relevant communications, including issues, dependencies and risks as appropriate and in accordance with project governance.
Other duties as assigned.
About You:
Education: Bachelor's or university degree in Engineering
Experience:
Fluent in English and Spanish (Verbal and written communications skills)
Proven ability and potential to guide, influence, and direct the work of others in a collaborative environment.
7+ years experience designing electromechanical products
Experience directing others or ability to direct others
5 to 7 years experience with 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
Solid analytical and problem solving skills
Proven project management skills
Familiarity with manufacturing processes
Knowledge of third-party agency approval processes.
Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate to make a difference — everywhere, every day.
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At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or university degree in Engineering
- Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
- 7+ years experience designing electromechanical products
- Experience directing others or ability to direct others
- 5 to 7 years experience with 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
- Solid analytical and problem solving skills
- Proven project management skills
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of third-party agency approval processes
Littelfuse Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Littelfuse and has not been reviewed or approved by Littelfuse.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan includes a company match with an additional annual contribution, with plan details also referenced in corporate filings. This structure indicates dependable retirement support across U.S. roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A Lifestyle Spending Account and tuition reimbursement, plus wellness resources and an Employee Assistance Program, expand the package beyond core insurance. Development programs such as Lean Six Sigma certifications reinforce a holistic rewards mix.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are standard and described as solid and workable. Coverage breadth is supported globally with EAP access.
Littelfuse Insights
What We Do
Littelfuse is an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world. Across more than 15 countries, and with 17,000 global associates, we partner with customers to design and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. Serving over 100,000 end customers, our products are found in a variety of industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets—everywhere, every day. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Littelfuse was founded in 1927. View our broad and deep product portfolio: https://www.littelfuse.com/ Littelfuse has had a long-standing commitment to ensuring a diversified workforce through equal employment opportunities. Maintaining a diversified workforce is critical to the success of our organization. Each associate receives equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex (with or without sexual conduct), marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, order of protection status, military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, unfavorable discharge from military service, and any other protected class under federal, state or local law
