Sr. Engineer, Field Application, Central Europe

Littelfuse; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Field Application Engineer to enhance business growth through strategic customer engagement and technical expertise. This role is pivotal in bridging customer needs with innovative solutions in power semiconductor applications. You will collaborate with sales and product teams, analyze market trends, and provide tailored solutions to clients. With a focus on continuous improvement and a culture of respect, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact the future of electronic components and empower a sustainable world. Join a company recognized for its commitment to employee growth and development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Strong exposure to power electronics and customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface to customers for power semiconductor applications.
• Identify and drive new business opportunities from design-in to design-win.

Skills

Business Development

Technical Sales Support

Power Electronics

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering

Advanced degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

We are looking for a highly motivated and technically proficient Senior Field Application Engineer to drive business growth through strategic customer engagement, technical expertise, and market insight. This role combines in-depth product and application knowledge with strong customer interfacing and business development skills. You will act as the key technical liaison between customers, distributors, sales, and product development teams, supporting design-in/design-win processes, identifying new opportunities, and translating market needs into actionable product requirements.

About the role:

• Serve as the primary technical interface to customers and distributors for power semiconductor applications.

• Identify and drive new business opportunities, guiding them from design-in through to design-win.

• Collaborate closely with sales, product management, and marketing teams to align customer requirements with product offerings.

• Analyze customer technical needs, competition, and application trends to propose tailored solutions and new product ideas.

• Support product definition by interfacing with R&D and marketing teams, including feedback on technology and feature needs.

• Create and present technical materials, including Application Notes, Articles, Conference Papers, and customer-specific documentation.

• Conduct technical trainings, seminars, and product demonstrations for clients and internal stakeholders.

• Develop detailed reports on customer requirements, costing, feasibility, and risk analyses to support strategic planning and execution.

• Act as the technical lead in cross-functional teams for post-sales support and new product launches.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline; an advanced degree is a plus.

• 7+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with strong exposure to power electronics and customer-facing roles.

• Proven experience in business development or technical sales support.

• Broad understanding of semiconductor technologies, topologies, and market demands.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; fluent in English and German (other European languages are an advantage).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to assess feasibility and market fit.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Experience working with global manufacturing organizations and cross-functional teams.

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.

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