Technical Solutions Lead - Industrial OEM and HVAC

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.

Role Summary

Drive system-level adoption across Industrial OEMs, automation machinery builders, commercial HVAC manufacturers, and advanced electromechanical systems. Develop integrated protection and sensing solutions and partner with engineering teams to influence architecture decisions for motors, drives, controls, thermal systems, and embedded electronics.

Key Responsibilities

• System Solution Development: Build reference solutions for HVAC equipment, industrial machinery, commercial refrigeration, automation equipment, and control panels using Littelfuse protection, sensing, relays, and semiconductors.
• Design Collaboration: Engage OEM R&D and system architects early in the lifecycle to shape specs, improve reliability, and coordinate protection/thermal performance.
• Segment Marketing & Positioning: Own messaging and campaigns for Industrial OEM & HVAC; tailor by sub-segment (motors/drives, compressors, controls, embedded electronics).
• Sales & Channel Enablement: Provide design tools, overcurrent/thermal coordination guides, fault-tree demos, and application notes that speed qualification and certification.
• Thought Leadership: Produce best-practice content on motor protection, LV control circuit reliability, inverter-driven HVAC protection, and sensor-enabled safety.
• Market Intelligence: Track regulatory/efficiency trends, competitive offerings, and technology shifts in industrial automation and HVAC.

Qualifications

• Education (Required): Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering with controls/EE emphasis.
• Experience: 7+ years in Industrial OEM, HVAC systems, industrial automation, or electromechanical system design; proven record of influencing specs and securing design-ins.
• Technical Expertise: Motor control, variable-speed drives, sensor integration, circuit protection, power semiconductors, EMC/surge, and system reliability engineering.
• Communication: Strong technical writing and presentations for engineering and procurement stakeholders.
• Attributes: Customer-facing, hands-on problem solver, collaborative across product, applications, sales, and channel teams.

Success Metrics

• Increase in qualified design-ins and design wins in Industrial OEM & HVAC accounts.
• Incremental revenue and pipeline attributable to system solutions and enablement assets.
• Expanded multi-product adoption per OEM and improved VoC satisfaction.

Travel

• Up to 30% - For customer visits, piloting, and industry events.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.

Salary Range:

$104,400 - $161,760

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

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.