Senior NPD Engineer

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 Senior NPD Engineer manages the design aspects of engineering projects from inception through implementation. Coordinates cross-functional teams and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.

About Your Role:

• New product development of low-medium-high voltage electrical products

• Participate in the introduction of new product designs into production

• May manage (or mentor) other team members

• Evaluate existing product lines and identify design modifications for cost reduction and/or  performance Improvement

• Interface with Customers to define applications and fuse requirements and identify product design opportunities and solutions

• Maintains accurate and valid project planning documentation for assigned projects, including schedule and resource plans.

• Coordinates the relationship with the team for flawless execution of projects.

• Tracks, reports on relevant communications, including issues, dependencies and risks as appropriate and in accordance with project governance.

• Other duties as assigned.

About You:

Education: Bachelor's or university degree in Engineering

Experience:

• Fluent in English and Spanish (Verbal and written communications skills)

• Proven ability and potential to guide, influence, and direct the work of others in a collaborative environment.

• 7+ years experience designing electromechanical products

• Experience directing others or ability to direct others

• 5 to 7 years experience with 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor preferred)

• Solid analytical and problem solving skills

• Proven project management skills

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes

• Knowledge of third-party agency approval processes.

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.