Simulation Engineer

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.

Reporting to Sr. Manager, ICP Business, Asia, you as a Simulation Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of physics-based models and analysis (thermal and mechanical) of component and system designs for optimization and performance predictions of industrial circuit protection technologies.  Applicants should be self-motivated, innovative individuals who work well both independently as well as in a team role and have a good track record of having a deep understanding of physics with the ability to transfer this knowledge into designs with superior performance.  

The Simulation Engineer will work with multiple engineering groups and other business functions to enhance the technical expertise of Littelfuse, and will support key Littelfuse initiatives in emerging markets.#
** About the job:
*** Design, develop, modify and evaluate physics-based, predictive performance models, techniques and procedures for component design optimization and enhancement.
* Development of component testing techniques and procedures to validate model-based predictions and results.
* Collaborate with product development teams to ensure compliance with design geometries and material selection
* Execute custom simulations to support Application, Research, and Reliability Engineering teams
* Utilize, optimize, and advance Multiphysics simulation software for  + Thermal modeling  + Pressure modeling  + Design optimization  + Arc modeling# #
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* About you:

*** B.S degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or similar discipline
* Thorough understanding of core principles of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
* Experience with the development and analysis of physics-based models relative to thermal and mechanical performance of design components and systems.
* Proven track record of project execution
* Excellent time management and problem solving skills
* Strong analytical and technical skills
* Highly organized with strong attention to detail
* Driven, self-developer, and eager to make a change
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
* Strong communication skills and fluent in English (written and verbal)
* Motivated to join an international, fast-paced environment
* Passionate about technology and looking to apply that passion to a career
* Willing to travel up to 10%
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 – Customer Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Results Driven – supports us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers’ products and systems.
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