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.
About the Job
1. The Sr. Product Development Engineer (PPTC) will be responsible for executing the PPTC Development Roadmap.
2. He/she should be an expert in design of miniaturized PPTC devices, a strong team leader with an ability to communicate goals and achievements.
3. He/she must have in depth knowledge of physics, materials and their performance capability and the working principles of thermal protection devices
4. He/she will set and clearly communicated the direction for a successful design work.
5. The individual should be creative, innovative and straight forward in his/her approaches and serves as coach or mentor to his/her team, leading by example and modeling appropriate behavior.
6. He/she proactively identifies and addresses issues, empowers people to solve problems yet does not hesitate to get personally involved; hands-on and partnership-orientated. The resettable Product Development team supports a revenue of $20M.
7. The individual reports to the Sr. NPD manager.
About You
- 5+ years of experience in design for passive electric or electronic components, ideally experienced with assembly components.
- Experience with Polymer process, 3D CAD, hopefully Creo, but not limited.
- Knowledge about material property, needed for component design (structure, molding, terminals, etc.)
- Good communication skills by using English as well as capable to written information exchange with global team.
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
- 5+ years of experience designing passive electrical or electronic components
- Experience with polymer processing
- Experience with 3D CAD
- Knowledge of material properties for component design, including structures, molding, and terminals
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Experience with Creo CAD software
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
