Senior NPD Engineer - Circuit Protection & Fuse Design

Interruptores de Mexico; United States; On-site; USD 94,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Littelfuse is seeking an experienced Senior NPD Engineer to drive the development, design, validation, and introduction of innovative circuit protection products. You will lead new technology initiatives, evaluate materials, and manage the full product development lifecycle from concept to commercialization.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of fuse design experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience designing electrical power fuses, fuse accessories, or related circuit protection products.
• Strong knowledge of fuse design principles and circuit protection technologies.
• Understanding of industry standards, certification requirements, and third-party approval processes (UL or equivalent).
• Experience in manufacturing environments and product industrialization processes.
• Proven project management experience with the ability to lead multiple development activities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and commercialization of new circuit protection products.
• Develop and evaluate new product concepts, prototypes, and engineering solutions.
• Create mechanical specifications, engineering drawings, design documentation, and cost estimates.
• Conduct product verification and validation activities, including test plan development and execution.
• Analyze test results and identify opportunities for product performance improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and product optimization.
• Research new materials, technologies, and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Interface directly with customers to understand application requirements and develop effective product solutions.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Fuse design

Circuit protection

2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD/Inventor)

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Littelfuse is seeking an experienced Senior NPD Engineer to drive the development, design, validation, and introduction of innovative circuit protection products. You will lead new technology initiatives, evaluate materials, and manage the full product development lifecycle from concept to commercialization.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of fuse design experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.