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.
The Control Engineer III is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving automation and control solutions that ensure stable and efficient manufacturing operations. This role combines hands-on technical support, troubleshooting, process improvement, root cause analysis, and documentation management to enhance equipment reliability, process performance, and production quality. The position works closely with cross-functional teams to implement automation projects, control system modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
About Your Role
Diagnose and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, variable frequency drives, servo systems, machine vision systems, industrial networks, and automated equipment.
Develop, test, validate, and document control system modifications following plant standards and change management procedures.
Lead and support continuous improvement projects focused on reducing scrap, downtime, process variation, and operational errors.
Maintain updated backups of programs, machine parameters, recipes, and configurations to ensure equipment recoverability.
Implement interlocks, alarms, poka-yokes, and traceability systems to protect critical product and process characteristics.
Participate in root cause investigations, PFMEA activities, control plans, process validations, and corrective action implementation.
Update electrical schematics, I/O lists, sequence documentation, operating manuals, and support documentation following equipment modifications.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Process Engineering, suppliers, and system integrators to execute projects and resolve technical issues.
Provide technical guidance and support to Control Technicians during troubleshooting and improvement activities.
Support manufacturing operations outside regular business hours when required by production needs.
About You
Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in automation, controls engineering, or specialized maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC and HMI systems, preferably using Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms.
Practical knowledge of sensors, actuators, servo systems, drives, instrumentation, and industrial communication networks.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical diagrams.
Intermediate technical English proficiency for reviewing documentation and written communication
Experience with Cognex, Keyence, or similar machine vision systems.
Knowledge of industrial robotics, data acquisition systems, and manufacturing traceability solutions.
Experience within automotive manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with IATF 16949 requirements, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Change Management processes.
Experience managing projects with suppliers and automation integrators.
Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, A3, 5 Whys, or DMAIC.
Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate to make a difference — everywhere, every day.
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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.
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.
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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.
