Director, Systems Engineering, CCDI

Littelfuse•Milpitas, CA

13d•Remote

About The Position

The Director, Systems Engineering, CCDI is responsible for leading system-level strategy, customer engagement, and application validation across Littelfuse’s power switching and circuit protection portfolio. This role drives the transformation from a component-focused supplier to a customer-centric solutions partner by aligning product innovation with real-world system requirements. This leader will collaborate closely with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering teams to develop differentiated solutions, influence product roadmaps, and strengthen Littelfuse’s position in strategic growth markets. Reporting to Vice President, Systems Engineering and New Technology Ventures. The role can be filled in U.S. or outside the U.S.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; or equivalent industry experience
10+ years of experience in electrical systems, power electronics, or semiconductor applications
Demonstrated expertise in system-level design, architecture, and application engineering
Strong understanding of global safety and regulatory standards (UL, IEC, ISO, AEC)
Proven ability to translate customer needs into technical and business solutions
Experience influencing cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
Background in semiconductor, circuit protection, or power electronics industries preferred

Responsibilities

Define system-level strategies by translating customer application requirements into scalable technical solutions and architectures
Engage with key customers and industry leaders to understand emerging trends and position Littelfuse as a technology partner of choice
Influence product roadmaps through close collaboration with Product Management, including development of business cases for new growth opportunities
Lead system-level validation efforts, including definition and execution of application testing to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance
Develop technical content such as application notes, white papers, and reference designs to support customer adoption and establish thought leadership
Enable Sales and Field Application Engineers (FAEs) with actionable technical insights, tools, and training
Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Marketing, and Sales in a global, matrixed organization
Lead through influence, leveraging technical expertise to guide teams and decision-making