Automation Project Manager

Littelfuse

Product & Project Management

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.
Currently looking for an Automation Project Manager in Dole, France , who will lead and coordinate projects to develop automation solutions — from gathering requirements to commissioning — supporting new product development and process improvements to boost efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
About The Job

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams and working groups.
• Define project objectives, action plans, and schedules; ensure alignment with resources and priorities.
• Propose, justify, and implement technical solutions; manage risks and quality impacts.
• Report progress clearly to senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop specifications, technical documents, and cost estimates for automation equipment.
• Drive new concepts for lines and processes; identify and apply best practices.
• Oversee project phases, validation, and results.
• Provide technical support to production and quality teams; train colleagues in automation know-how.
• Stay up to date with new technologies and support the testing and qualification of new solutions.
• Suggest and implement improvements for existing equipment and processes.
Represent the department in internal and external meetings and manage external suppliers (specifications, negotiations, follow-up).

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About You

• Degree in Automation, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record in managing automation projects.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools and measurement/simulation techniques.
• Proficient in office software and good English skills.
• Knowledge of company organization, products, manufacturing processes, and equipment.
• Familiar with cross-functional management and quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, autonomous, and able to manage stress and priorities.
Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills.

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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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