Littelfuse
Systems Engineering / Technical Marketing Manager
Littelfuse, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Systems Engineering Manager page is loaded Systems Engineering Manager Apply locations Milpitas time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR-110077 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
System Engineering Manager
serves as a cross-functional expert bridging technology and business. This role supports sales and distribution management by identifying and analyzing application trends, understanding customer applications and needs, and evaluating competitive landscapes in the datacenter and AI market. It will also help understand and shape safer and more reliable power transfer solutions. The manager will help define value propositions, suggest new product directions, and support product marketing and development teams without directly driving product development. The role is technology- and product-agnostic, preferrably focusing on data center and AI end-equipment. About Your Job: Application & Market Analysis: Understand existing and future applications and customer use cases. Analyze why and how products are used, what they protect against and how they are tested. (25%) Competitive Intelligence Evaluate competitors’ offerings, identifying strengths and weaknesses to inform internal strategy (15%)
Trend Identification & Opportunity Development Monitor industry trends, identify new application areas, propose ideas to product management and sales. (25%) Crossfunctional collaboration Work closely with FAEs, PMs, sales, and other BUs to share insights and support go-to-market strategies. (20%)
Technical & Business Enablement Provide technical and business input to support sales and distribution partners. Educate internal teams on new opportunities (15%)
Other duties as assigned. About You: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in technical marketing, business development, product management, or systems engineering.
• Experience and existing network in datacenter and AI applications and equipment (BESS or automotive electronics optional).
• Familiarity with (power) electronics and system-level integration
• Solid understanding of circuit diagrams, block diagrams, microcontroller-based systems, and electronic component selection.
• Hands-on technical background in electronic systems design and testing is a strong plus
• System-level thinker with the ability to generalize across technologies and applications.
• Entrepreneurial, forward thinking mindset with strong communication and analytical skills.
• Comfortable engaging with customers during early product definition phases.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in an additional language (e.g., German, Mandarin) is a plus.
Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate to make adifference — 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 option #LI-KRL Salary Range: $141,200 - $197,540 The salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
About Us
Our humble roots date back to 1927, where, in the back of a garage on Chicago’s northside, our founder, Edward Sundt, developed a small, fast-acting, protective fuse for use in sensitive test meters. Sundt wanted to call his new company producing these small fuses, “Little Fuse,” but wasn’t allowed to trademark two such common words. So, instead he went with the one-word, misspelled “Littelfuse.” For more than 95 years, Littelfuse has pioneered innovative products that help empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. With the ever-evolving electrification and electronification of customer applications, our product technologies are closely linked to sustainable applications such as electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy and energy storage, factory automation, power management and more. Throughout our history, our people have been the foundation of our success — and that remains true today. Now more than ever, our bright and talented people are a strategic advantage for the company. From the production line to the engineering lab, the office or distribution center, Littelfuse people are an important part of a diverse, talented team of the best and brightest in the industry. While Littelfuse has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, we still maintain a small-company, entrepreneurial approach where your efforts will drive our culture, our business, and the overall success of the organization. No matter where you work or what you do, your contributions will make a difference at Littelfuse — everywhere, every day. Littelfuse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, and/or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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System Engineering Manager
serves as a cross-functional expert bridging technology and business. This role supports sales and distribution management by identifying and analyzing application trends, understanding customer applications and needs, and evaluating competitive landscapes in the datacenter and AI market. It will also help understand and shape safer and more reliable power transfer solutions. The manager will help define value propositions, suggest new product directions, and support product marketing and development teams without directly driving product development. The role is technology- and product-agnostic, preferrably focusing on data center and AI end-equipment. About Your Job: Application & Market Analysis: Understand existing and future applications and customer use cases. Analyze why and how products are used, what they protect against and how they are tested. (25%) Competitive Intelligence Evaluate competitors’ offerings, identifying strengths and weaknesses to inform internal strategy (15%)
Trend Identification & Opportunity Development Monitor industry trends, identify new application areas, propose ideas to product management and sales. (25%) Crossfunctional collaboration Work closely with FAEs, PMs, sales, and other BUs to share insights and support go-to-market strategies. (20%)
Technical & Business Enablement Provide technical and business input to support sales and distribution partners. Educate internal teams on new opportunities (15%)
Other duties as assigned. About You: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in technical marketing, business development, product management, or systems engineering.
• Experience and existing network in datacenter and AI applications and equipment (BESS or automotive electronics optional).
• Familiarity with (power) electronics and system-level integration
• Solid understanding of circuit diagrams, block diagrams, microcontroller-based systems, and electronic component selection.
• Hands-on technical background in electronic systems design and testing is a strong plus
• System-level thinker with the ability to generalize across technologies and applications.
• Entrepreneurial, forward thinking mindset with strong communication and analytical skills.
• Comfortable engaging with customers during early product definition phases.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in an additional language (e.g., German, Mandarin) is a plus.
Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate to make adifference — 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 option #LI-KRL Salary Range: $141,200 - $197,540 The salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
About Us
Our humble roots date back to 1927, where, in the back of a garage on Chicago’s northside, our founder, Edward Sundt, developed a small, fast-acting, protective fuse for use in sensitive test meters. Sundt wanted to call his new company producing these small fuses, “Little Fuse,” but wasn’t allowed to trademark two such common words. So, instead he went with the one-word, misspelled “Littelfuse.” For more than 95 years, Littelfuse has pioneered innovative products that help empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. With the ever-evolving electrification and electronification of customer applications, our product technologies are closely linked to sustainable applications such as electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy and energy storage, factory automation, power management and more. Throughout our history, our people have been the foundation of our success — and that remains true today. Now more than ever, our bright and talented people are a strategic advantage for the company. From the production line to the engineering lab, the office or distribution center, Littelfuse people are an important part of a diverse, talented team of the best and brightest in the industry. While Littelfuse has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, we still maintain a small-company, entrepreneurial approach where your efforts will drive our culture, our business, and the overall success of the organization. No matter where you work or what you do, your contributions will make a difference at Littelfuse — everywhere, every day. Littelfuse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, and/or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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