Field Application Engineering Manager

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 Field Application Engineering, Regional Manager – Transportation & Logistics leads a high-performing team of Field Application Engineers and provides strategic technical leadership across the region. This role ensures that technical solutions support business objectives, enable customer success, and contribute to new business growth.

You will drive strategy, align product and technology initiatives with customer needs, and collaborate globally to deliver exceptional support and innovation.

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About The Job

• Lead and develop a regional team of Field Application Engineers focused on technical excellence and customer engagement.
• Provide strategic technical direction aligned with business goals and market priorities.
• Support sales teams with pre-sales technical expertise, solution design, and customer presentations.
• Identify and execute strategies to drive new business opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and cross-regionally to support global customers.
• Monitor team performance and implement operational improvements.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through tailored technical solutions and field support.
• Represent the voice of the customer, providing insights for product strategy and innovation.
  
  
  
  

About You

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior customer stakeholders.
• Technical expertise in electro-mechanical systems or related fields.
• Ability to analyze customer requirements and align them with Littelfuse capabilities.
• Proven experience driving new ideas, product opportunities, and technical solutions.
• Strong customer-focused mindset and ability to build engineering relationships.
• Understanding of product development, customer applications, and value creation.
• Leadership competencies including: trust-building, self-awareness, managing ambiguity, talent development, innovation, and strategic thinking.
  
  
  
  

Littelfuse is a global manufacturer of leading technologies in circuit protection, power control, and sensing. Our products enable a safer, greener, and more connected world. We embrace collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement to support our customers and communities.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development programs
• Life & disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Global career growth opportunities
  
  
  
  

Salary Range

$117,600 - $164,580

The salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.