Principal Engineer, Reed Switches and Relays

Company: Littelfuse
Location: Madison
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Principal Engineer, Reed Switches and Relays page is loaded Principal Engineer, Reed Switches and Relays Apply locations Madison time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id JR-101563 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. Littelfuse is the #1 global supplier of Reed switches and Relays with a development location in Madison, WI and Manufacturing Location in Lipa, Philippines. -To continue to grow our expertise in the field of Reed Relays and switches, we are looking for an experienced Principal Engineer who has in-depth knowledge specializing in Relay and switch design, materials, processes and manufacturing technology. Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of Relay and switch experience and a proven track record driving and executing successful Relay and switch related projects.Role:

• Drive the development of Reed relays and switches, guide the team on selecting the right materials and suppliers and drive manufacturing and quality improvements.
• Work with multiple engineering functions, Product Management and the Operations team in Philippines.
• Support FAE, Sales and PM Organization regarding Reed Switch and Relay topicsEducation:
  • Bachelors or university degree in an engineering discipline. PhD or MSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Material Engineering or similar is preferredExperience:
    • Minimum 10 years' experience in designing Relays and switches, selection of materials, selecting and optimizing Relay and switch related manufacturing processes. Able to work with global partners and supply base. Independently plan, execute, and direct large projectsLittelfuse 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, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and Retirement benefits as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification. 0:00 -/ - 4:25 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 have been 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.

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