Sr. Automation 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.

Reporting to the Operation Manager, you as a Sr. Automation Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, implementation, and optimization of automation systems and solutions to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual intervention, ensure system reliability, and support the company’s business goals.

About the job:

• •New automation machine/process concept design to set up automatic process for new product & manufacture requirement (20%)
• •Existing process modification or upgrade to meet new automation manufacturing process needs (15%)
• •Automation machine specification set up after work with internal customer and make sure meet quality/cost requirement (10%)
• •Supplier capability review and machine specification confirm (10%)
• •Communicate with internal function team and supplier for machine design review (10%)
• •Automation project management, timeline set up, update and control to meet the delivery date (10%)
• •Work with operation and finance team to set up financial justification document for the new automation equipment (10%)
• •Support on other cost reduction/quality improvement/efficiency improvement project (10%)
• •Other tasks assigned by the leader (5%)

About you:

• •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automation Engineering or a related field
• •8+ years working experience on automation machine design or automation project
• •Be familiar with all kinds of automation standard parts
• •Strong logic analysis ability and failure diagnosis ability
• •Skillful in using CAD software or other 3D design software is preferred
• •Skillful in PLC program, vision system development is preferred
• •Proficient in MS Office suite
• •Basic knowledge on ISO9000 / IATF16949, automotive experience and exposure is an added advantage

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.