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 System Architect for Energy Storage Systems is responsible for defining, optimizing, and governing the end‑to‑end technical architecture of our battery energy storage platform—from cell and module design through rack, container, PCS, controls, protection, and MV grid interface. This role ensures that all subsystems integrate into a safe, reliable, high‑performance, and commercially competitive product tailored to regional market requirements.
Serves as the technical authority for system‑level decisions, bridging engineering and product management. Work alongside other System Architects to develop a global view (APAC, EMEA, AMER) and align global architecture standards with local codes, grid requirements, customer applications, and competitive landscapes.
Develop technical papers, based on research and new technologies deployments. Present material at conferences and engage with customers to further improve our solutions.
About the JobMap current and future customer systems:
- Engage with customers to understand current system designs.
- Create maps of top 3 to 5 customers (targets)
- Develop roadmap of future solutions based on product developments.
Littelfuse Product Roadmap:
- Work alongside product managers and engineers to align product gaps and deficiencies.
- Develop current and future product needs.
- Update system maps to include product development and launch dates.
- Work alongside leadership to develop commercial maps and new business
- opportunities which will turn into revenue.
Sales Support and Customer engagement
- Produce technical white papers which demonstrate Littelfuse’s product and system leadership.
- Attend customer meetings and receive validation of solutions.
- Be the Littelfuse subject matter expert and present technical system designs at various conferences in Region.
Success:
- Monitor and report customer engagement, new findings for product development
- Report current progress and design-in “wins” to management
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field (technical background preferred) ; MSEE is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in the BESS market or adjacent energy storage, power electronics, or renewable energy sectors.
- Deep technical and commercial understanding of BESS architectures, safety systems, power conversion, protection technologies, standards, and emerging trends.
- Experience working directly with major OEMs, integrators, and utilities.
- Excellent communication and executive-level presentation capabilities.
- Ability to travel 30-50% globally.
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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 degree in Engineering or related field
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in the BESS market or adjacent energy storage, power electronics, or renewable energy sectors
- Deep technical and commercial understanding of BESS architectures, safety systems, power conversion, protection technologies, standards, and emerging trends
- Experience working directly with major OEMs, integrators, and utilities
- Excellent communication and executive-level presentation capabilities
- Ability to travel 30-50% globally
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.
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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
