Application Engineer- Industrial Circuit Protection

Littelfuse; Milpitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,400 - 150,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and 11 holidays

$850 Lifestyle Spending Account

Tuition reimbursement up to $20,000

Job summary

Littelfuse is seeking an Application Engineer for its Industrial Circuit Protection team. The role involves providing application support, collaborating with sales teams, and acting as a technical point of contact for customers. A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of industry experience are required. Benefits include medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and a $850 Lifestyle Spending Account.

The salary ranges from $84,400 to $150,280 based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in the industrial electrical industry.
• Knowledge of mechanical design concepts preferred.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Own the role of industrial circuit protection subject-matter expert.
• Collaborate with sales to drive design wins.
• Conduct product training for customers and technical reps.
• Develop technical publications such as white papers.
• Participate in industry committees.

Skills

Electrical Engineering principles

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

About the Role

Littelfuse is a global manufacturer of electronic components that serves over 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets.

We are looking for an Application Engineer to join our Industrial Circuit Protection Engineering team. This position reports to the Application Engineering Manager and will provide application support to internal and external customers.

Location is flexible, ideally within Northern California or the West Coast.

Responsibilities

• Own the role of industrial circuit protection subject‑matter expert.
• Collaborate with sales and other technical staff to drive design wins for Littelfuse industrial products.
• Serve as the key point of contact for technical support of all industrial circuit protection solutions.
• Conduct detailed product and application training events for key customers, technical reps, and internal sales teams.
• Coordinate between engineering, product management, and sales to develop requirements for new products that deliver best‑in‑class solutions to key customers in growing and emerging markets.
• Identify technology and competitive trends in the market and define the impacts to Littelfuse.
• Develop technical publications such as white papers, application notes, and guides.
• Perform feasibility studies to uncover new product capabilities and features.
• Participate in product standard and industry committees such as UL, NEMA, and IEC.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Understanding of core electrical engineering principles with the ability to apply them to real‑world applications.
• 3–5 years of prior work experience in the industrial electrical industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Motivated to work in a fast‑paced, international environment.
• Willingness to travel within the United States.

Preferred

• Basic knowledge of mechanical design concepts and tools such as Autodesk Inventor and engineering drawings.
• 5–10 years of application engineering experience with industrial circuit protection products.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match and annual contributions.
• Paid time off and 11 holidays.
• $850 Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $20,000.
• Lean Six Sigma certification and career development opportunities.
• Life, disability, and voluntary insurance options.

Salary Range

$84,400 - $150,280 (salary will vary based on location, job‑related skills, knowledge, and experience).

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