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.
Our Supervisor Reliability Testing will be the Team Lead for the Lipa reliability laboratory and is responsible for local execution, team performance, and operational management of the assigned reliability testing activities. The Supervisor Reliability Testing ensures that reliability tests are executed safely, consistently, and on time in accordance with global Chapter standards, methods, and defined test specifications. The role focuses on stable day-to-day operations, team leadership, workload planning, and the stepwise build-up of Lipa as an Operations & Assembly Quality Hub for production-proximate reliability work.
About the Position:Execution responsibility for reliability tests in Lipa in accordance with global standards, methods, and defined test specifications
Disciplinary and operational leadership of the local Lipa reliability lab team, including performance management, feedback, coaching, and development
Planning, assignment, and prioritization of daily lab activities to ensure timely and high-quality execution of ORM, line support, production site transfers, cost-saving qualifications, and standard REL requests
Ensuring delivery in line with defined Chapter standards, performance expectations, priority logic, and Definition of Done
Application of global methods, execution guidelines, test readiness rules, and documentation expectations in daily operations
Coordination of local resources, schedules, equipment availability, samples, and lab activities to meet project, production, and customer-related requirements
Acting as first-level escalation authority for operational issues, safety concerns, test interruptions, equipment bottlenecks, and workload conflicts; escalation to Chapter Lead when required
Monitoring and management of local flow KPIs, including execution reliability, cycle time, on-time delivery, schedule adherence, backlog stability, and data/documentation quality
Identification of operational inefficiencies and implementation of improvements within the local Lipa lab scope together with the team and support functions
Development and coaching of team members, identification of skill gaps, training needs, cross-training opportunities, and capability development for Lipa REL ramp-up
Ensuring compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations, including safe handling of equipment, materials, high-voltage/high-temperature test setups, and environmental test conditions
Promoting and enforcing 6S principles within the lab to maintain a clean, organized, efficient, and audit-ready working environment
Conducting regular Gemba walks to monitor daily operations, identify issues early, strengthen standard work, and drive continuous improvement
Ensuring adherence to EHS standards and active participation in audits, inspections, corrective actions, and preventive measures
Identification and mitigation of safety risks and implementation of preventive measures within the local Lipa lab environment
About You:Completed apprenticeship, technician qualification, or degree in electrical engineering, electronics, physics, materials science, or comparable technical discipline
5+ years of experience in reliability testing, semiconductor testing, quality lab operations, or comparable technical laboratory environment
Initial or proven leadership experience in team coordination, shift/lab coordination, technical leadership, or supervisory roles
Structured, execution-focused, safety-oriented working style with strong ownership for delivery, people development, and process discipline
Very good English skills and ability to lead in a global, intercultural lab environment
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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
- Completed apprenticeship, technician qualification, or degree in electrical engineering, electronics, physics, materials science, or a comparable technical discipline
- At least 5 years of experience in reliability testing, semiconductor testing, quality laboratory operations, or a comparable technical laboratory environment
- Initial or proven leadership experience in team coordination, shift or laboratory coordination, technical leadership, or supervisory roles
- Very good English skills and ability to lead in a global, intercultural laboratory environment
- Structured, execution-focused, safety-oriented working style with strong ownership for delivery, people development, and process discipline
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
