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.
As a Senior Metal Equipment Engineer, you will play a key role in driving equipment reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within our semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility. You will lead equipment optimization initiatives, develop technical standards, and drive factory-wide cost reduction and productivity improvement projects.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure equipment performance, reliability, and sustainable manufacturing operations while providing technical leadership in solving complex equipment-related challenges.
Key Responsibilities- Lead equipment reliability and OEE improvement initiatives.
- Develop equipment technology roadmaps and improvement strategies.
- Drive factory-wide cost reduction and efficiency enhancement projects.
- Manage spare parts inventory, supplier coordination, and equipment maintenance resources.
- Lead equipment installation, troubleshooting, qualification, modification, and commissioning activities.
- Identify equipment operational risks and implement corrective actions.
- Develop technical standards and best practices for equipment management.
- Mentor and train Equipment Engineers and Technicians.
You are a technically strong and results-driven engineering professional with extensive semiconductor manufacturing equipment experience. You enjoy solving complex technical problems and leading improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and equipment performance.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of semiconductor fab equipment maintenance experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with Metal process equipment, particularly Sputtering and Evaporation systems.
- Proven experience managing equipment projects from procurement through production ramp-up.
- Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Good English communication and technical writing skills.
- Experience with inventory management, spare parts strategy, and supplier management.
- Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
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 Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 8+ years of semiconductor fab equipment maintenance experience
- Hands-on experience with metal process equipment, particularly sputtering and evaporation systems
- Experience managing equipment projects from procurement through production ramp-up
- Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Good English communication and technical writing skills
- Experience with inventory management, spare parts strategy, and supplier management
- Strong leadership and project management capabilities
Littelfuse Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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
