Littelfuse, Inc.
Sr. Material Development Engineer (Architecture)
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Sr. Material Development Engineer
The Sr. Material Development Engineer is responsible to develop NEW and optimize existing Materials (PTC, Ceramics, Coating, Fuse materials and other) to enable innovative new material based products; to defend Leadership position in PPTC; Close technology gap to Best in Class overvoltage protection suppliers; Execute Material Roadmap; Generate additional opportunities with material based innovation.
Be a technical leader to lead project team to launch new materials from initial concept, design solution through new material release to manufacture. (60%)
Develop electronic products using new materials (10%)
Specify and effectively engage external resources to produce material prototypes that meet product requirements (10%)
Work with and/or lead cross-functional teams and outside resources to bring concepts to reality (10%)
Effectively apply project management fundamentals, including costing, scheduling, and managing resources to meet project goals (10%)
Other duties as assigned.
About You:
Education: master or PhD in Material Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry
Experience: minimum 5-year of experience in material development with new product development emphasis preferred
Must be a result-oriented and self-initiated professional
Ability to work in fast-paced and project focused environment
Strong leadership, teamwork effectiveness, and communication skills required
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 – Customer Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Results Driven – supports us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers' products and systems.
We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.
We offer a competitive salary package and a variety of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and Retirement benefits as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification.