Maintenance 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.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of manufacturing equipment and facilities through the effective execution of preventive and corrective maintenance strategies. This role leads maintenance activities, analyzes equipment performance, identifies root causes of failures, and implements solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance costs. The position also supports continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

About Your Role

• Lead and coordinate maintenance personnel to ensure timely execution of preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Analyze equipment and maintenance data to identify trends, improve performance, and support decision-making.
• Perform technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve equipment failures and recurring issues.
• Develop and implement action plans to reduce downtime, optimize cycle times, improve equipment reliability, and control maintenance costs.
• Create, update, and maintain maintenance systems, procedures, and documentation.
• Optimize the use of labor, tools, spare parts, and financial resources to support business objectives.
• Prepare and present technical and management reports related to maintenance performance and improvement initiatives.
• Communicate maintenance results, issues, and improvement opportunities with cross-functional teams.
• Support continuous improvement projects and provide maintenance expertise to other functional areas.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Provide support to production areas and maintain high equipment availability to meet operational goals.
• Exercise authority to stop production when a safety or quality concern is identified and escalate issues appropriately.

About You

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Technical degree may be considered with relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading maintenance activities and supporting production operations.
• Knowledge of automation and control systems.
• Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving tools.
• Basic statistical analysis and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications and maintenance management systems.
• Leadership and personnel management capabilities.
• Strong planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Basic English proficiency.
• Leadership and team development.
• Analytical thinking and troubleshooting.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Results orientation.
• Safety and quality focus.

Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate to make a difference — everywhere, every day.

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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.