Littelfuse

Technical Solutions Lead - Infrastructure, Oil, Gas, and Mining

Littelfuse  •  $104k - $162k/yr  •  Chicago, IL (Onsite)  •  1 month 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.

Responsible for driving system‑level adoption of Littelfuse technologies across Utility Power Grid, Mining, and Processing Infrastructure markets in the Americas. This role blends deep engineering expertise with market development skills to translate customer challenges into integrated Littelfuse protection, sensing, power semiconductor, relay, and surge mitigation solutions.
The ideal candidate partners closely with Sales & FAE Team to interact with utilities, EPCs, industrial operators, mining companies, and processing facilities to influence specifications, strengthen reliability, and secure multi‑product design‑ins.

Key Responsibilities

  • System Solution Development Create reference architectures for refineries, compressor stations, pump/drive systems, mining haulage and processing equipment, utility substations, and power distribution skids.
  • Harsh-Environment Reliability Engineer protection and control solutions addressing arc-flash risk, shock/vibration, contaminants, and extreme temperatures; align designs to site-class and hazardous area practices as applicable.
  • Customer Engagement & Design-In Support Pre-FEED/FEED, participate in HAZOP/LOPA discussions as a supplier-partner, influence specifications, and guide equipment OEM and EPC selections toward Littelfuse system designs.
  • Segment Marketing & Positioning Own global strategy for Infrastructure + Processing & Extraction; target utilities, EPCs, owner-operators, and OEMs with application-specific value propositions.
  • Sales & Channel Enablement Provide arc-flash mitigation diagrams, surge coordination tools, reliability guides, and selector tools tailored to Oil & Gas and mining duty cycles.
  • Market Intelligence Monitor NEC/IEC changes, IEEE utility standards, API/O&G guidance, and mining safety regulations to inform roadmaps and positioning.


Qualifications

  • Education (Required): Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Power Systems Engineering.
  • Experience: 7+ years in Oil & Gas / mining /industrial processing / utility infrastructure or EPC/project engineering with a track record of design-in/specification influence.
  • Technical Expertise: Industrial power distribution, motor protection and control, relays, surge/EMC, enclosures and environmental protection, and reliability-centered maintenance considerations.
  • Communication: Strong technical writing and executive presentation skills; able to translate reliability/risk into commercial impact.
  • Attributes: Field-oriented, safety-conscious, collaborative across product management, application engineering, sales, and channel teams.

Success Metrics

  • Increase in qualified infrastructure design-ins and specification adoptions (utilities, O&G, mining).
  • Incremental revenue and pipeline tied to system solutions and program execution.
  • Growth in multi-product wins per account and enablement asset usage/feedback.

Travel

  • Up to 30% - For customer engagements, field assessments, and industry events.

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intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.

Salary Range:

$104,400 - $161,760

The salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

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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