Full Job Description
Electrical Engineering Manager
Johnson Controls is hiring an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead our sustaining engineering team in Largo, Florida. You'll own the electrical design of commercial HVAC products our customers rely on every day, including Fan Coil Units, Terminal Units, and Air Handling Units.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll keep legacy products improving, deliver custom-engineered equipment for customers' special requests, and build a team known for technical excellence and a true One Team culture. You'll partner closely with the test lab, product management, sales, and operations to take designs from validation to the production floor.
What you'll do
Lead the engineering work
Serve as the subject matter expert for electrical engineering principles across the product line
Review special quote requests and oversee custom order design, hitting on-time delivery goals
Own engineering change requests, design documentation, and approvals, prioritizing high-value changes with manufacturing, quality, and sales
Write test plans, analyze results, and make data-driven design decisions with the test lab
Oversee prototype and pre-production builds
Ensure designs meet AHRI, ASHRAE, NEC, and UL standards
Lead root cause analysis on field service claims
Drive improvement and innovation
Lead continuous improvement to cut cycle time and raise product quality and performance
Identify and deliver value analysis / value engineering (VAVE) projects
Implement process improvements that reduce engineering defects and standardize workflows
Introduce automation that shortens design time and eliminates manual steps
Share technology and best practices with global engineering teams
Build and grow the team
Create a positive, One Team culture across every business function
Manage project resources, schedules, and budgets
Hire, promote, and shape roles to keep the team staffed for success
Set goals, run quarterly reviews, and lead talent reviews and development plans
Create and deliver training on technical topics, design guides, safety, ethics and integrity, and onboarding
Champion employee engagement and recognition
What you bring
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
7+ years of electrical design experience
3+ years leading an engineering team
Strong problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to find practical answers when information is limited
Clear written and verbal communication, from reports and work instructions to presentations for managers, customers, and cross-functional teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Preferred
Experience with commercial HVAC equipment such as Fan Coil Units, Terminal Units, or Air Handling Units
Working knowledge of AHRI, ASHRAE, NEC, and UL standards
Proficiency with AutoCAD
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $135,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
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