Senior Electrical Engineer

Littelfuse; San Sebastian; On-site; PHP 6,298,110 - 8,397,481; Full time

Job summary

Littelfuse is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Solid-State Protection Systems team in San Sebastian, Spain. You will contribute to development of next-generation protection and control products for AC and DC electrical systems, combining power electronics with embedded control and system-level protection technologies.

You will design and develop electrical circuits, perform schematic capture, simulation, component selection, stress analysis, and PCB reviews, while collaborating

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical product development.
• Strong background in analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded systems, or programmable logic devices.
• Understanding of power electronics, protection systems, and current sensing technologies.
• Experience with schematic design, circuit simulation, and PCB layout.
• Familiarity with EMC, safety, and product compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive technical decisions within project teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical circuits and subsystems for solid-state protection and control products.
• Perform schematic capture, simulation, component selection, stress analysis, and PCB design reviews.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to define and implement system requirements.
• Support laboratory evaluation, troubleshooting, and validation testing of AC and DC protection systems.
• Participate in product qualification, reliability testing, and compliance activities.
• Work closely with manufacturing and supplier partners to ensure product performance, quality, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Contribute to technical discussions, design reviews, and project planning activities.
• Support occasional travel to manufacturing sites, suppliers, or customer locations.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

Mixed-signal design

Power electronics

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

Schematic design

PCB layout

EMC/safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB layout software

Circuit simulation software

Job description

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.

Littelfuse is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Solid-State Protection Systems team in San Sebastien, Spain. In this role, you will contribute to the development of next‑generation protection and control products for AC and DC electrical systems. You will work across multiple disciplines to design, validate, and launch innovative solutions that combine power electronics, embedded control, and system‑level protection technologies.

About The Job

• Design and develop electrical circuits and subsystems for solid‑state protection and control products.
• Perform schematic capture, simulation, component selection, stress analysis, and PCB design reviews.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to define and implement system requirements.
• Support laboratory evaluation, troubleshooting, and validation testing of AC and DC protection systems.
• Participate in product qualification, reliability testing, and compliance activities.
• Work closely with manufacturing and supplier partners to ensure product performance, quality, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Contribute to technical discussions, design reviews, and project planning activities.
• Support occasional travel to manufacturing sites, suppliers, or customer locations.

About You

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical product development.
• Strong background in analog, digital, and mixed‑signal circuit design.
• Experience working with microcontrollers, embedded systems, or programmable logic devices.
• Understanding of power electronics, protection systems, and current sensing technologies.
• Experience with schematic design, circuit simulation, and PCB layout.
• Familiarity with EMC, safety, and product compliance requirements.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive technical decisions within project teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with industrial, energy, automotive, or power distribution applications.
• Exposure to system‑level architecture and requirements management.
• Knowledge of smart protection, control, or monitoring solutions.

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.