Littelfuse

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.

Reporting to the Sustaining Engineering Manager, you as a Sustaining Engineer, will be responsible for maintain and enhance existing products, systems, or processes. The primary objective is to ensure the continued functionality, reliability, and improvement of products throughout their lifecycle.

About the job:

Responsibilities for creating/ Developing designs 20%

• Use of DFSS and DFM skills for best practice on design develop
• Follow up and support on new launch projects as
• Attend phase review meetings from phase 1 to 5 on new launches.
• Define commitment dates for product validation activities.

Engineering change management 40%

• Develop preliminary drawings with the required change description.
• Ensure the creation and delivery of marked-up drawings for changes.
• Verify that markup formats contain all necessary information.
• Conduct feasibility analysis meetings with operations and service departments.
• If the change is approved, develop and track it until its release in the system Manage of product deviations on the internal system

Clarify technical application requirements for internal and external customers 20%

• Related to raw materials.
• Related to products (Design).
• Related to specifications (ISO, IMDS, RoHS, etc.).
• Related to certifications (UL, CSA, VDE, etc).

Problem-solving using various techniques 20%

• 5 Whys
• 8D
• A3
• Ishikawa Diagrams.
• Six Sigma.

About you:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
• English proficiency: At least 80% (written, reading, or conversational). Knowledge of Core Tools (FMEA, Control Plan, APQP, PPAP, SPC, etc.)
• Familiarity with ISO or TS standards.
• Problem solving techniques.
• Design software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Inventor)

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 Insurance, Grocery Bonus, Life Insurance, Dental Care plan as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification.

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