High Power Semiconductor R&D Manager

Job title:

High Power Semiconductor R&D Manager

Company

Littelfuse

Job description

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.We are looking for a strategic and technically experienced High Power Semiconductor R&D Manager to lead our R&D engineering team in Chippenham. In this role, you will be responsible for driving innovation, managing project execution, and overseeing the development of high-power semiconductor devices. You will play a critical role in coaching and developing talent, optimizing resource allocation, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.About the job:Project & Resource Management

• Determine and optimize the use of team resources to meet project deadlines and business goals.
• Adjust resource allocation dynamically to maintain project timelines and budgets across competing priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure smooth project execution from design to production.

Technical Project Leadership

• Lead complex engineering projects that involve multifactorial analysis, data-driven decision making, and a deep understanding of business trends and market demands.
• Oversee the design, simulation, and development of power semiconductor devices such as IGBT, Bipolar Diodes and Thyristors for the industrial and medium voltage markets.
• Guide customer-specific product development and interface with global partners and foundries as required.

Compliance & Quality Oversight

• Ensure manufacturing and production processes comply with both internal quality standards and external regulatory and safety requirements.
• Support failure analysis and process optimization efforts to drive product reliability and operational excellence.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervise the characterization, debugging, and qualification of new power semiconductor devices.
• Lead technical documentation and reporting for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Conduct and review device failure analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Interface with global foundries and cross-functional teams (design, process, product engineering) to align efforts.

About You:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (PhD is a plus).
• 7+ years of experience in power semiconductor R&D, including at least 3 years in a leadership or people management role.
• Strong understanding of power semiconductor physics, devices, and fabrication processes.
• Proven track record of successfully managing engineering projects and cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in strategic resource planning, prioritization, and performance optimization.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership abilities in both technical and operational environments.
• Familiarity with industry compliance standards and product qualification procedures.
• Motivated self-starter with a collaborative mindset and strong business acumen.

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values – Respect, Customer Focus, Agility, and Collaboration – support us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers’ products and systems.We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.
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Expected salary

Location

Chippenham, Wiltshire

Job date

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:02:13 GMT

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