RISE Rotational Engineer

Littelfuse•Mount Prospect, IL

About The Position

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. The RISE Rotational Engineer will be a key player in executing test plans and support product development teams to ensure that product reliability targets are achieved. This role will rotate in approximately 6-month intervals through 3 related areas. Each area has unique responsibilities and requirements with a shared goal to support bringing innovative, high-quality products to market quickly and reliably. This engineer will work closely with cross functional teams assigned to each project, leveraging the knowledge of quality, manufacturing, validation, and design engineers alike. At the end of the rotation, this engineer will be placed in a role that matches their skill level, interests, and area of expertise.

Requirements

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering – or similar degree.
0-2 years industry experience (Automotive experience a plus).
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, understand principles of thermal mechanics, material properties and fatigue behavior.
Good attention to detail, analytical skills, and communication / presentation skills.
Knowledge of MS Office.
Knowledge of hand tools (torque wrenches, soldering irons, etc.).
Some travel required (<10%).

Nice To Haves

Basic Knowledge of SolidWorks and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

Recommends appropriate designs, materials and techniques for product development or enhancement. (75%)
Prepares reports and technical specifications. (10%)
Conducts experimental tests and evaluates results. Complies with all established procedures to ensure safety, equipment and accuracy of results. (10%)
Assists with project management of customer requirements. (5%)
Other duties as assigned.