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Littelfuse

Application Engineer - Industrial Circuit Protection

Littelfuse, Champaign, Illinois, us, 61825


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.

Application Engineer - Industrial Circuit Protection Products

Littelfuse is seeking a highly motivated person to join the Engineering team within the Industrial Unit as an Application Engineer. Reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, the Application Engineer is responsible for providing application support to both internal and external Industrial customers. The candidate will be viewed as a subject matter expert when it comes to overcurrent and overvoltage circuit protection. Candidates should be self-motivated, innovative individuals who work well both independently as well as in a team role. They must have a good understanding of the industrial electrical market with the ability to transfer this knowledge into design wins at key OEMs and to generate new product ideas.

The Application Engineer will support the Industrial Circuit Protection group in providing innovative and technologically advanced solutions for new and emerging markets. The location of this role is flexible but ideally located within the Midwestern USA.

About the Job:

Own the role of overcurrent and overvoltage circuit protection subject matter expertWork with sales team along with other technical staff to drive design wins of Littelfuse industrial productsBecome key point of contact for providing technical support for all industrial productsConduct detailed product and application training events for key customers, technical reps, and internal sales teamsCoordinate between engineering, product management, and sales to develop requirements for new products that will deliver best in class solutions to key customers in growing and emerging marketsIdentify technology and competitive trends in the market and define the impacts to LittelfuseDevelop technical publications like white papers, application notes and guidesPerform feasibility studies to uncover new product capabilities and featuresParticipate in product standard and industry committees like UL, NEMA, and IECRequirements :

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar disciplineUnderstand core principles of Electrical and Engineering with the ability to apply to real world applicationsFlexible and willing to work with multiple functional groups within the company3-5 years of prior job experience in the industrial electrical industryProficient in Microsoft Office ProductsStrong communication skills and fluent in English (written and verbal)•Strong analytical skills and high attention to detailDriven, self-developer, and eager to make a changeMotivated to join an international, fast-paced environmentPassionate about technology and looking to apply that passion to a careerWilling to travel internationallyElectrical Engineering or similar discipline

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values - Customer Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Results Driven - supports us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers' products and systems.

We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference - everywhere, every day.

We offer a competitive salary package and a variety of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and Retirement benefits as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification.

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