Field Application Engineer, Mid-West Region

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 seeking a Field Application Engineer who leads new business development and growth opportunities within existing accounts through strong technical knowledge, working in close alignment with the sales and product management teams. The role assesses potential product applications and offers solutions that meet customer needs. It analyzes data and presents reports to potential customers, demonstrating the cost benefits of purchasing Littelfuse products.

The work is typically non-routine and therefore requires an experienced professional with a full understanding of the area of specialization, who evaluates, selects, and modifies standard techniques.

About your role:

• Identifies sales opportunities by working closely with sales team and providing technical knowledge. Creates reports on customer technical requirements, costing, feasibility, and risks. (45%)
• Serves on an after sales cross-functional team (product management, sales, technical marketing), focusing on new product launch. Is the technical expert translating the customer requirements into design needs. (40%)
• Partners closely with the product management team to identify any technical changes due to market changes, new technology, partnerships, or customer requirement. (10%)
• Serves as part of an after sales cross-functional team, focusing on new product launch. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned.

About you:

• Education: Bachelor or university degree in Engineering
• Five to seven years of experience
• Experience with global manufacturing companies preferred
• Advanced knowledge in MS Office
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail