Senior NPD Engineer

Senior NPD Engineer

About the job

• 50% of time will be spent on the development of overcurrent protection products. You will lead new product development projects with the support and guidance of the manager, while managing the technical aspects of the development process. Responsibilities include developing initial concepts and prototype plans, executing projects from planning and feasibility stages through production release, managing project resources and schedules, preparing technical documentation such as DFMEA, drawings and validation plans, conducting regular project review meetings, and providing effective solutions to technical challenges.
• 20% of time will be focused on researching new materials and technologies that may benefit new product development or support the creation of 'new-to-market' products. This research includes experimentation and prototyping activities to validate the potential benefits of new technologies.
• 15% of time will be utilized to provide technical support to sales, marketing, process development and quality teams related to product performance, capability and reliability.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in new product development. Experience with electronic components, especially fuse, breaker or relay development, is preferred. Ability to independently develop products and lead projects.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English are a plus.
• Experience with engineering tools such as 3D/2D CAD and strong knowledge of APQP and DFMEA are preferred.
• Result-oriented and self-motivated professional.

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.

About Us

Our humble roots date back to 1927, where, in the back of a garage on Chicago's northside, our founder, Edward Sundt, developed a small, fast-acting, protective fuse for use in sensitive test meters. Sundt wanted to call his new company producing these small fuses, 'Little Fuse,' but wasn't allowed to trademark two such common words. So, instead he went with the one-word, misspelled 'Littelfuse.'

For more than 95 years, Littelfuse has pioneered innovative products that help empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. With the ever-evolving electrification and electronification of customer applications, our product technologies are closely linked to sustainable applications such as electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy and energy storage, factory automation, power management and more.

Throughout our history, our people are the foundation of our success — and that remains true today. Now more than ever, our bright and talented people are a strategic advantage for the company. From the production line to the engineering lab, the office or distribution center, Littelfuse people are an important part of a diverse, talented team of the best and brightest in the industry. While Littelfuse has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, we still maintain a small-company, entrepreneurial approach where your efforts will drive our culture, our business, and the overall success of the organization. No matter where you work or what you do, your contributions will make a difference at Littelfuse — everywhere, every day.

Littelfuse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, and/or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.