Lead Electronics Engineer, Ground-Fault & Safety Systems

Littelfuse; Chicago (IL); On-site; CAD 81,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance‑based incentives

Flexible work arrangements

Development opportunities

Job summary

Littelfuse is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer in Saskatoon, SK to lead analog, digital and mixed‑signal electronics from concept through production. You’ll drive circuit design, simulations, layout reviews, and component selection while coordinating with firmware, mechanical, and quality teams.

You will own design verification, prototype bring‑up, and robust test plans, mentoring junior engineers and documenting ECOs to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electronics design or product development.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex hardware systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of analog, digital, and mixed‑signal electronic circuits for new and existing products.
• Create detailed circuit schematics and perform simulations to validate performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Own critical technical decisions related to architecture, component selection, and system‑level design tradeoffs.
• Oversee PCB layout activities with a focus on signal integrity, power distribution, EMC, thermal considerations, and manufacturability.
• Review PCB designs for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to best practices.
• Evaluate and select electronic components based on performance, availability, lifecycle, and cost considerations.
• Lead prototype bring‑up, testing, and design verification activities.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware issues and guide corrective actions across engineering teams.
• Develop and execute robust verification and validation test plans.
• Work closely with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of electronics into the full product architecture.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Generate comprehensive design documentation including specifications, test plans, test reports, and ECOs.
• Ensure compliance with industry safety and regulatory standards (e.g., UL, cUL, CE, EMC).

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

Mixed-signal design

PCB layout

Schematic capture

Lab equipment

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional communication

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium

Job description

Littelfuse is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer in Saskatoon, SK to lead analog, digital and mixed‑signal electronics from concept through production. You’ll drive circuit design, simulations, layout reviews, and component selection while coordinating with firmware, mechanical, and quality teams.

You will own design verification, prototype bring‑up, and robust test plans, mentoring junior engineers and documenting ECOs to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.