Littelfuse

Field Application Engineer (Automotive)

Littelfuse  •  Tokyo, JP (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

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 objective of this FAE position is to drive new business by understanding market trends and specific needs on customer side. Moreover, collecting necessary changes on standards and technical requirements.

About the Job

  • Primary technical contact for OEMs & 1st Tier engineering to support the application of all automotive fuse products. Be the global bridge between customer, sales, project and product management, and engineering.

  • Work with sales to identify new global opportunities for fuse products/projects for existing and new customers with visible NBOs/NDAs (NPPs).

  • Support internal projects and initiatives through Phase 1 and 2, focusing on Type 2 projects. Assist with Type 1 project as needed, including initial PDS (Product Design Specification).

  • Provide technical training (Fuseology) and automotive product update training to interested customers, authorized sales reps, and distributors.

  • Good understanding about HEV/PHEV/EV structure especially battery protection and relative system and components.

  • Work and learn on new Current Sensor,PPTC technologies mainly for High Voltage applications

  • Become knowledgeable on OEM standards related to RFQs with main focus on design impacts. Conduct assessments of competitive products and maintain a database of competitors.

  • Work actively on updating and expanding necessary simulation tools and WIKI data base.

  • - Quarterly trend report related to assigned market (auto market development, low/medium/high current fuse market including competition and trends).

  • - OEMs fuse approval state, checking drawing/specification release.

  • Gather engineering data and requirements from customers and work with the product engineering team to provide cost effective solutions.

  • Create data input sheets for cost models for high current Masterfuse projects.

  • Generate data pool for assigned customers on car lines and models by investigating the fuse content in each box. Identify the fuse type, fuse supplier, and typical fuse content per box.

  • Participate in trade shows, customer in-house technical exhibitions and standard committees.

About You

  • Degree or more over in Electronic Engineering.

  • 0-5 years’ experience of protecting relative products/technology in an automotive environment is preferred.

  • Need to be resilient, self-motivated and have the ability to work independently.

  • Good interpersonal and presentation skills are essential.

  • Proficient in English communication. (Japanese language preference)

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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

About Littelfuse

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.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Rosemont, Illinois
Year Founded
1927
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