Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.

Equipment Engineer

Responsible for leading the reliability, capability, and scalability of production equipment to support current manufacturing demands and future business expansion. The role owns equipment health, capacity readiness, and technical solutions across maintenance, new line setup, machine conversion, and capital projects. This position acts as a key technical partner to Operations, Engineering, and external suppliers to ensure safe, cost-effective, and sustainable manufacturing growth

About the job:

• Ensure production equipment meets safety, quality, and uptime requirements through preventive maintenance systems, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Design, review, and implement tooling, fixtures, jigs, and automation solutions to support productivity, quality improvement, and process robustness
• Lay out project plan with technicians (conceptualization, needed parts & schedule of activities).
• Establish and maintain systems for critical spare parts management, equipment documentation, calibration compliance, and asset lifecycle tracking to minimize downtime and cost
• Review requested parts, assist in sourcing of parts, and follow up on the delivery schedule.
• Lead equipment-related activities for capacity expansion, new product introduction, line conversion, and factory re-layout, including machine selection, layout definition, installation, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and production handover.
• Ensure timely and accurate calibration of equipment in accordance with internal procedures, quality system requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Generate, control, and sustain all required technical and QMS documentation for equipment and processes, including work instructions, setup checklists, control charts, control plans, and validation records, to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to equipment technicians and junior engineers; develop standard work, work instructions, setup checklists, and best practices.
• Performs maintenance of machines and equipments to be able to produce high-quality products

About you:

• Graduate of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, license Engineer would be an added advantage
• 5+ years of experience in electronics or automotive manufacturing
• Working knowledge of automation and equipment controls
• Good oral and written English communication skills
• Computer application competent, including MS Office and CAD for technical documentation, reporting, and analysis.
• Must have advanced electronic/electrical/mechanical knowledge
• Ability to work with a cross-functional team, including other global sites.
• Has prior knowledge and experience in new machine design and qualification.

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.

 We offer a variety of benefits, competitive salary, bonuses, flexible working hours, remote working as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification.

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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.