Senior Debug Engineer

Responsibilities:

Debug and Failure Analysis

  • Investigate and diagnose product failures, defects, and performance issues.
  • Perform systematic root cause analysis using established problem‑solving methodologies.
  • Analyze test data, logs, system reports, and failure symptoms to identify root causes.
  • Replicate reported issues in controlled environments for troubleshooting purposes.
  • Escalate complex technical problems to design and development teams when necessary.

Technical Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, firmware, electrical, mechanical, and system‑level issues.
  • Utilize diagnostic tools, oscilloscopes, analyzers, debuggers, and test equipment.
  • Verify functionality and performance after corrective actions are implemented.
  • Support production and laboratory environments during issue resolution activities.

Root Cause and Corrective Action

  • Lead root cause investigations utilizing methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa) Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), DMAIC, and Lean methodologies.
  • Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Track issue closure and validate effectiveness of implemented solutions.

Process Improvement

  • Identify recurring failure trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop debug procedures, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge‑base documentation.
  • Recommend test enhancements to improve defect detection and prevention.
  • Support reliability and quality improvement projects.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Test Engineering, and Operations teams.
  • Communicate technical findings through reports, presentations, and review meetings.
  • Support customer issue investigations when required.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in debugging, failure analysis, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, test engineering, or related technical roles.
  • Experience working in manufacturing, electronics, automotive, industrial, semiconductor, or technology environments preferred.
  • Strong understanding of troubleshooting methodologies.
  • Experience with root cause analysis techniques.
  • Ability to interpret schematics, engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing and test processes.
  • Knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience using data analysis tools such as Excel, PowerBI, Minitab, JMP, or similar.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
  • Experience with automated test systems.
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis and process control.
  • Programming or scripting knowledge (Python, SQL, C#, or similar).
  • Understanding of reliability engineering concepts.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance‑based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.

Littelfuse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, and/or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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