Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience., At least 7 years of hands-on experience in developing and qualifying power module products and processes., Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as die attach, wire bonding, transfer molding, and encapsulation., Experience with thermal and mechanical simulation of power modules using FEM software..

Key responsibilities:

Develop and validate power modules and systems through testing and qualification.

Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure design and process compliance.

Evaluate technical feasibility and select suitable materials and processes.

Support production ramp-up and provide project updates.

Job description

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.

As a Senior Power Module Engineer, you will be responsible for the full development life cycle from design, prototype development, test plans, component level test and system test validation of new solid-state components and systems. The role requires an understanding of the protection legacy that Littelfuse has established and the ability to collaborate across the business to draw upon that strength. Join the team at Littelfuse that is developing new, self-contained smart components and systems that deliver electrical protection and control functionality to electrical systems. Develop and qualify semiconductor packages and processes for power modules in support of new product development that includes integrating power devices with other system components to enable intelligent solid-state control and protection systems. We can offer a hybrid position.

About the Position:

Evaluate technical feasibility and select suitable suppliers for materials and processes.
Collaborate with peers in engaging with contract manufacturers or in house manufacturing to implement power module design, prepare design documentation, and evaluate product processes to assure components meet performance and reliability targets.
Support occasional travel as required to evaluate suppliers and support production ramp up.
Develop and execute power module and system qualification and reliability test plans.
Provide regular project updates as part of the overall project planning and execution.

About you:

Master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with equivalent experience.
7+ years of hands-on experience in the development and qualification of isolated power module products, packages, and processes for backend assembly.
Evaluate technical feasibility and select suitable suppliers for materials and production assembly processes.
Knowledge of manufacturing process for power modules, including die attach, wire bonding, transfer molding, and encapsulation with a focus on thermal performance and module reliability.
Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, willingness to experiment and be able to manage ambiguity.
Experience simulating thermal and mechanical behavior of power modules and systems using FEM software.

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values – Respect, Customer Focus, Agility, Collaboration – support us in our mission to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of our customers’ products that use electrical energy.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.

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