Supervisor Reliability Testing

Job description

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. Our Supervisor Reliability Testing will be the Team Lead for the Lipa reliability laboratory and is responsible for local execution, team performance, and operational management of the assigned reliability testing activities. The Supervisor Reliability Testing ensures that reliability tests are executed safely, consistently, and on time in accordance with global Chapter standards, methods, and defined test specifications. The role focuses on stable day-to-day operations, team leadership, workload planning, and the stepwise build-up of Lipa as an Operations & Assembly Quality Hub for production-proximate reliability work. About the Position: Execution responsibility for reliability tests in Lipa in accordance with global standards, methods, and defined test specifications Disciplinary and operational leadership of the local Lipa reliability lab team, including performance management, feedback, coaching, and development Planning, assignment, and prioritization of daily lab activities to ensure timely and high-quality execution of ORM, line support, production site transfers, cost-saving qualifications, and standard REL requests Ensuring delivery in line with defined Chapter standards, performance expectations, priority logic, and Definition of Done Application of global methods, execution guidelines, test readiness rules, and documentation expectations in daily operations Coordination of local resources, schedules, equipment availability, samples, and lab activities to meet project, production, and customer-related requirements Acting as first-level escalation authority for operational issues, safety concerns, test interruptions, equipment bottlenecks, and workload conflicts; escalation to Chapter Lead when required Monitoring and management of local flow KPIs, including execution reliability, cycle time, on-time delivery, schedule adherence, backlog stability, and data/documentation quality Identification of operational inefficiencies and implementation of improvements within the local Lipa lab scope together with the team and support functions Development and coaching of team members, identification of skill gaps, training needs, cross-training opportunities, and capability development for Lipa REL ramp-up Ensuring compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations, including safe handling of equipment, materials, high-voltage/high-temperature test setups, and environmental test conditions Promoting and enforcing 6S principles within the lab to maintain a clean, organized, efficient, and audit-ready working environment Conducting regular Gemba walks to monitor daily operations, identify issues early, strengthen standard work, and drive continuous improvement Ensuring adherence to EHS standards and active participation in audits, inspections, corrective actions, and preventive measures Identification and mitigation of safety risks and implementation of preventive measures within the local Lipa lab environment ​ About You: Completed apprenticeship, technician qualification, or degree in electrical engineering, electronics, physics, materials science, or comparable technical discipline 5+ years of experience in reliability testing, semiconductor testing, quality lab operations, or comparable technical laboratory environment Initial or proven leadership experience in team coordination, shift/lab coordination, technical leadership, or supervisory roles Structured, execution-focused, safety-oriented working style with strong ownership for delivery, people development, and process discipline Very good English skills and ability to lead in a global, intercultural lab environment #LI-DR 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.