
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.
Littelfuse is seeking a highly motivated person to join the Industrial Circuit Protection Engineering team as anApplication Engineer. Reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, the Application Engineeris responsible forproviding application support toboth internal and external customers
The candidate will be viewed as a subject matter expert when it comes to
industrial circuit protection. Candidatesshould 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 team in providing innovative and technologically advanced solutions for growing markets such as Battery Energy Storage and Datacenters. The location of this role is flexible but ideally located within Northern California or the West Coast.
About Your Job:
•Owntheroleof industrial circuitprotectionsubjectmatterexpert
•WorkwithsalesteamalongwithothertechnicalstafftodrivedesignwinsofLittelfuseindustrialproducts
•Becomekeypointofcontactforprovidingtechnicalsupportforallindustrial circuit protection solutions
•Conductdetailedproductandapplicationtrainingeventsforkeycustomers,technicalreps,andinternalsalesteams
•Coordinatebetweenengineering,productmanagement,andsalestodeveloprequirementsfornewproductsthatwilldeliver
bestinclasssolutionstokeycustomersingrowingandemergingmarkets
•IdentifytechnologyandcompetitivetrendsinthemarketanddefinetheimpactstoLittelfuse
•Developtechnicalpublicationslikewhitepapers,applicationnotesandguides
•Performfeasibilitystudiestouncovernewproductcapabilitiesandfeatures
•ParticipateinproductstandardandindustrycommitteeslikeUL,NEMA,andIEC
About You:
•Bachelor’sdegreeinElectricalEngineeringorsimilardiscipline
•UnderstandcoreprinciplesofElectricalandEngineeringwiththeabilitytoapplytorealworldapplications
•Flexibleandwillingtoworkwithmultiplefunctionalgroupswithinthecompany
•3-5yearsofpriorjobexperienceintheindustrialelectricalindustry
•ProficientinMicrosoftOfficeProducts
•StrongcommunicationskillsandfluentinEnglish(writtenandverbal)
•Stronganalyticalskillsandhighattentiontodetail
•Driven,self-developer,andeagertomakeachange
•Motivatedtojoinaninternational,fast-pacedenvironment
•Passionateabouttechnologyandlookingtoapplythatpassiontoacareer
•Willingtotravel within the United States
Preferred
•BasicknowledgeofmechanicaldesignconceptsandtoolslikeAutodeskInventorandengineeringdrawings
•5-10yearsofapplicationengineeringexperiencewith industrial circuit protection products
•Master’sdegreeinElectricalEngineeringorsimilardiscipline
Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate to make a difference — everywhere, every day.
We offer a comprehensive benefitspackage, including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match and annual contribution
Paid time off and 11 holidays
$850 Lifestyle Spending Account
Tuition reimbursement (up to $20,000)
Lean Six Sigma certification and career development opportunities
Life, disability, and voluntary insurance options
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Salary Range:
$84,400 - $130,780
The salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world. Across more than 20 countries, and with approximately 16,000 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 Rosemont, 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.