Product Innovation Engineer

2 weeks ago


Orrville, Ohio, United States Littelfuse Full time

Position Overview:

  • Responsible for the design, development, modification, and evaluation of product options, making informed and intricate design recommendations for product enhancement. Lead a cross-functional team to ensure timely project completion. (50%)
  • Conducts thorough analysis of equipment to determine operational data, performs experimental testing, and assesses outcomes. (35%)
  • Generates comprehensive reports and technical documentation. (10%)
  • Accountable for the planning, execution, and oversight of compliance in manufacturing and production processes, adhering to both internal and external safety, quality, and regulatory standards. (5%)
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Candidate Profile:

  • Education: Bachelor's or university degree in Material Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry. A Master's Degree is preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years in relevant fields such as R&D, New Product Development (NPD), or New Product Introduction (NPI).
  • Strong understanding of material science and related development and characterization techniques.
  • Experience with global manufacturing firms is advantageous.
  • Proven project management experience.
  • Six Sigma Certification is a plus.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD is beneficial.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications.
  • Excellent analytical abilities.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.

Littelfuse is a distinguished organization, recognized as one of America's Best Mid-Sized Companies by Forbes, and has been honored for 11 consecutive years as one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois by Best Companies Group. With its global headquarters located in Chicago, Illinois, Littelfuse serves over 100,000 customers worldwide across industrial, transportation, and electronics sectors, dedicated to producing electronic components that enhance sustainability, connectivity, and safety. With a workforce exceeding 17,000 employees across 15 countries, Littelfuse achieved net sales of $2.1 billion in 2021.

Role Summary:

The Product Development Engineer is tasked with designing, developing, modifying, and evaluating product options, ensuring compliance with design specifications. This role involves executing moderate design tasks and performing skilled technical functions.

Littelfuse is committed to fostering associate growth and development within a collaborative environment that values diverse global perspectives and expertise. Guided by core values such as Customer Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Results Driven, the company is dedicated to enhancing the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of its customers' products and systems.

As an equal opportunity employer, Littelfuse encourages all associates to make a significant impact, offering competitive salary packages and comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Life, Disability, and Retirement benefits, along with development programs such as internal Lean Six Sigma Certification.



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