Materials Engineer

Littelfuse is one of Americas 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.

The Materials Engineer is primarily responsible for providing material analysis, product failure analysis, reverse engineering analysis and related activities. This responsibility includes utilizing analytical techniques available within Chicago Technical Center as well as within the global Littelfuse laboratories, documenting results through technical reports and communicating results with internal and external customers. The individual reports to the Laboratory Manager and the position is in Mount Prospect, Illinois.

• Supports Quality, Engineering, Operations, Sales and Marketing through product failure analysis, material analysis, reverse engineering and related activities utilizing analytical techniques available within Chicago Technical Center, within the global Littelfuse laboratories and/or 3rd party analytical service providers

• Documents all data and results of analysis through world-class technical reports

• Communicates test results to internal and external customers

• Collaborates with Quality, Engineering, Operations and Materials Engineering practitioners within the global Littelfuse locations in formulating the most probable root cause of a particular failure

• Identifies and recommends new lab equipment, new tools, and procedure improvements to the Laboratory Manager

• Other duties as assigned.

• MS or BS degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Physics or equivalent
  At least 2 years of experience in Materials Engineering in electronics and/or semiconductor industry.

• Experienced in analysis of a wide variety of devices such as fuses, PTC, electromechanical devices, semiconductors and others.

• Solid understanding of material science, metallurgy, basic electrical test such as various multimeters and curve tracer, sample preparation techniques such as manual and/or automated cross-sectioning, analytical techniques such as optical microscopy, 2D and 3D X-ray analysis, SEM/EDS and root cause analysis.

• Ideally with experience in setting up new analytical equipment in the laboratory and coordinating maintenance and service schedules with original equipment manufacturers and other service providers.

• Basic knowledge of discrete components and component manufacturing processes.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to operate well independently or as a team member in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to handle complex problems efficiently by utilizing available or new tools.

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.