Field Applications Engineering Director, EII

1 week ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Littelfuse Full time

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.

As the
Director of Field Applications Engineering
, you will lead and develop a high-performing global FAE organization supporting the Energy & Industrial Infrastructure market segment. Your mission is to elevate customer technical engagement, drive design-in wins, and align engineering support with strategic sales objectives across all regions.

About The Job

  • Lead, coach, and develop a global team of Field Application Engineers focused on industrial applications across Littelfuse technologies.
  • Establish clear performance expectations and support career development aligned with the FAE career path framework.
  • Serve as the senior technical liaison for key global industrial customers.
  • Oversee pre- and post-sales technical activities, including solution design, product integration, and troubleshooting.
  • Ensure timely and effective technical responses to customer inquiries and quality issues.
  • Drive new business opportunities from concept to design-win in high-growth segments such as energy storage, HVAC, and industrial safety.
  • Collaborate with sales and product management to identify and prioritize strategic applications and key accounts.
  • Partner with Product Marketing and R&D to influence product roadmaps based on customer needs and market trends.
  • Align with regional sales leaders to ensure technical support execution is consistent with go-to-market strategy.
  • Track and report KPIs such as design wins, NBOs, and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure compliance with global standards and documentation processes.

About You

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics or Industrial Systems preferred).
  • 15+ years of experience in Field Applications Engineering, including 5+ years leading global teams.
  • Deep technical knowledge in industrial applications including power semiconductors, circuit protection, switches, sensors, and protection relays.
  • Experience supporting OEMs, contractors, consulting engineers, and distributors in the industrial market.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-regional technical initiatives and influence strategy.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 60%.

Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate to make a difference — everywhere, every day.

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and annual contribution
  • Paid time off and 11 holidays
  • $850 Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Lean Six Sigma certification and career development opportunities
  • Life, disability, and voluntary insurance options

Salary Range
$158,500 - $229,660

The salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

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