Field Application Engineer - NA West Coast

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 North America Field Application Engineering Manager, the Field Application Engineer is responsible for technical support for NA West Coast region electronic customers with the purpose of increasing the number of NBOs and design wins at Key and Emerging Customers under the direction of the Director, North America Sales, and in coordination with the Regional Sales Manager.

About You:

• Work closely with customers at the product concept and design level to ensure that the customer has the necessary information to facilitate design-in of our products.

• Develop close relationships with customers and sales reps to enhance Company image and competitiveness and uncover new application opportunities.

• Coordinate product qualifications for customers in a timely and efficient manner through communication with pertinent Factory, Engineering, Quality and Sales Reps.

• Conduct product application seminars and training for key customers, sales reps and distributors.

• Maintain and update the NBO / Top Opportunities reports monthly.

• Coordinate regional trips with the RSM in conjunction with specific customer or Rep requirements.

• Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams to ensure accurate and timely responses to product quality issues.

• Other duties as assigned.

SECONDARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides technical feedback to the Product Marketing and Engineering Teams regarding customer application needs for new product development.

• Provide internal Littelfuse training as required.

• Coordinate and schedule monthly conference calls with the Product Marketing Team and Regional management.

About You

Education:

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or appropriate discipline.

Experience:

• Five to Seven years of experience in applications engineering and customer interface as well as knowledge of electronics test lab equipment and reliability/quality metrics related to electronic, or semiconductors preferred.

• The ability and willingness to travel is a must (approximately 50% travel, limited international).

• Technical understanding of Circuit Protection, Temperature and Magnetic Sensors a strong plus.    

• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills are required due to high customer interaction, via phone, e-mail and direct contact.

• Proficiency in MS Office and Windows required.

• Spanish speaking will be a plus

Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate to make a difference — everywhere, every day.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match and annual contribution

• Paid time off and 11 holidays

• Flexible and remote work options

• $850 Lifestyle Spending Account

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $20,000)

• Lean Six Sigma certification and career development opportunities

• Life, disability, and voluntary insurance options

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Salary Range:

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