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:Excursion Management & Problem Solving
- Lead 8D investigations: Customer or In-Process quality complaint. Own the corrective and preventive action (CAPA) cycle for quality issues originating during assembly or final test.
- Conduct failure analysis: Coordinate with OSAT engineering to analyze production line, internal screening, or customer field failures.
- Conduct audit: Perform on-site audit as verification at supplier facilities to ensure corrective actions are physically and permanently implemented.
Process Control & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor statistical data: Continually track supplier Statistical Process Control (SPC) data, Out-of-Control Action Plans (OCAPs), and real-time yield performance trends monitor for improvement.
- Deploy quality structure frameworks: Implement advanced quality tools including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), APQP, SPC and Control Plan frameworks.
- Drive supplier scorecards & QIP: Track supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), generate quality ratings, and hold regular performance review meetings and QIP
Supplier Audits & Qualification
- Execute facility audits: Conduct routine quality management system (QMS), ESD, and focus process technical line audits using industry standards, i.e. ISO9001|IATF16949|VDA6.3 Process||
- Qualify/Certify New supplier site or line: Oversee the production readiness, baseline qualification, and technical change management of new OSAT suppliers.
- Change Control Management : Validate Process Change Notices (PCNs) submitted by supplier to prevent unexpected yield or reliability issues.
About you:
Education & Core Experience
- Degree requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Industry experience: Usually 5 to 8+ years within backend semiconductor manufacturing, packaging engineering, or supplier quality management.
Technical Mastery
- Backend processes: Practical knowledge of backgrind, sawing, die attach, wire bonding, flip-chip, molding, underfill, form singulation, platimg. wafer level bumping, SiP and final test for package/ module methodologies.
- Materials knowledge: Clear knowledge of how substrates, PCB, leadframes, epoxy, molding compound, and solder ball, solder impact reliability.
- Sector standards: Familiarity with specialized quality frameworks, particularly ISO 9001, IATF 16949 (automotive), or medical compliance.
- Failure mechanisms: Strong understanding of packaging failure modes like package cracking, popcorn effects, corrosion, and solder joint fatigue.
- Reliability testing: Familiarity with backend qualification standards such as JEDEC (e.g., MSL, HAST, HTOL, Temperature Cycling).
- Automotive standards: Proficiency in AEC-Q100 requirements and IATF 16949 core tools (PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA) if supporting automotive lines.
Expected Working Conditions
- High travel volume: Demands up to 30% to 40% travel for sudden on-site crisis/quality excursion management and intensive multi-day to support company’s supplier/customer audits at factory.
- Global alignment: Requires routine interaction with members across international boundaries and varying time zones to sync with global operation/engineering via remote meeting/conference calls
- Location: On-site at office and required minimal supervision..
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, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 5 to 8+ years of experience in backend semiconductor manufacturing, packaging engineering, or supplier quality management
- Practical knowledge of semiconductor backend processes, including backgrind, sawing, die attach, wire bonding, flip-chip, molding, underfill, singulation, wafer-level bumping, SiP, and final test
- Knowledge of semiconductor packaging materials and their impact on reliability
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or medical compliance standards
- Strong understanding of semiconductor packaging failure mechanisms
- Familiarity with JEDEC backend qualification and reliability testing standards
- Proficiency with AEC-Q100 and IATF 16949 core tools, including PPAP, MSA, SPC, and FMEA, when supporting automotive lines
- Willingness and ability to travel 30% to 40%
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
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