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.
We are looking for an experienced Engineer who has in knowledge of Innovation and new Technology projects with hands on capabilities. They will provide experience in the development of fuse or industrial circuit protection products.
About your role:
Design, build, and test new product design concepts and manage new product introductions
Assist with new product development programs including designing mechanical specifications and producing prototypes
Develop prints, QFD’s, design and process FMEA’s, cost estimates, etc.
Build, test, and evaluate design concepts.
Participate in the design verification and validation programs by developing test plans, coordinating test programs, and identifying design improvement opportunities.
Provide weekly progress updates and participate in new product meetings
Evaluate existing Fuse Product lines and identify design modifications for Cost Reduction and/or Performance Improvement
Research new technology and new materials.
Identify new materials or new technologies and explore possibilities of applying to new Littelfuse products.
Procure samples, build prototypes, and conduct tests.
Prepare reports and recommendations.
Interface with Customers to define applications and fuse requirements and identify product design opportunities and solutions
About you:
B.S. E.E. or B.S. M.E. recommended or equivalent experience
10+ years experience designing Electrical Power Fuses and/or Accessories
Knowledge of fuse design (or other circuit protection components)
Knowledge of third-party agency approval processes and relevant standards
Familiarity with manufacturing processes
Experience with UL or equivalent approval-type agencies
Project Management experience
Computer word processing and spreadsheet experience necessary
Experience with AutoCAD or equivalent and Inventor or other 3D cad software
Past Medium Voltage Fuse experience is a plus
Experience with global manufacturing companies preferred
Advanced knowledge in MS Office
Strong analytical skills
Strong communication skills
High attention to detail
Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate to make a difference — everywhere, every day.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match and annual contribution
Paid time off and 11 holidays
$900 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:
$88,500 - $137,100The salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or university degree in Engineering
- Five to seven years of experience
- Deep knowledge of engineering practices
- Experience with global manufacturing companies preferred
- Advanced knowledge in MS Office
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
- High attention to detail
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
