Equipment Engineer

Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.
Equipment Engineer
Responsible for leading the reliability, capability, and scalability of production equipment to support current
manufacturing demands and future business expansion. The role owns equipment health, capacity readiness, and
technical solutions across maintenance, new line setup, machine conversion, and capital projects. This position acts
as a key technical partner to Operations, Engineering, and external suppliers to ensure safe, cost-effective, and
sustainable manufacturing growth
About the job:
Ensure production equipment meets safety, quality, and uptime requirements through preventive maintenance systems, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
initiatives
Design, review, and implement tooling, fixtures, jigs, and automation solutions to support
productivity, quality improvement, and process robustness
Lay out project plan with technicians (conceptualization, needed parts & schedule of activities).
Establish and maintain systems for critical spare parts management, equipment documentation,
calibration compliance, and asset lifecycle tracking to minimize downtime and cost
Review requested parts, assist in sourcing of parts, and follow up on the delivery schedule.
Lead equipment-related activities for capacity expansion, new product introduction, line
conversion, and factory re-layout, including machine selection, layout definition, installation,
qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and production handover.
Ensure timely and accurate calibration of equipment in accordance with internal procedures,
quality system requirements, and regulatory standards.
Generate, control, and sustain all required technical and QMS documentation for equipment and
processes, including work instructions, setup checklists, control charts, control plans, and
validation records, to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to equipment technicians and junior engineers;
develop standard work, work instructions, setup checklists, and best practices.
Performs maintenance of machines and equipments to be able to produce high-quality products
About you:
Graduate of Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, license Engineer would be an added advantage
5+ years of experience in electronics or automotive manufacturing
Experience in maintaining legacy/manual equipment and installing or commissioning new automated machines
Ability to support equipment transfer, line expansion, or NPI (New Product Introduction)
Working knowledge of automation and equipment controls
Good oral and written English communication skills
Computer application competent, including MS Office and CAD
for technical documentation,
reporting, and analysis.
Must have advanced electronic/electrical/mechanical knowledge
Ability to work with a cross-functional team, including other global sites.
Has prior knowledge and experience in new machine design and qualification.
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At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.