Johnson Controls

Principal Electronics Engineer (onsite)

Johnson Controls$130K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering required
  • 8+ years in electronics design with focus on analog, power, audio, or embedded systems
  • Expertise in low-current analog design
  • Solid knowledge of electronic components
  • Proficient in electronic CAD tools
  • Experience in transitioning products to manufacturing
  • Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze analog and digital electronic systems
  • Develop microcontroller and embedded system designs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new products
  • Generate innovative solutions in a team environment
  • Lead small engineering teams, ensuring cost and schedule adherence
  • Coordinate with Product Management for product specifications
  • Ensure designs meet agency certifications (e.g., UL, CE, FCC)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive relocation packages offered
  • Competitive bonus plan based on performance
  • Robust benefits package included
  • Technological tools utilized for hiring assessment
  • Focus on fair hiring practices
Full Job Description

What you will do

Johnson Controls is searching for a Principal Electronics Engineer to be located at the R&D facility in Westford, MA. In this role you will be responsible for designing electronic analog & digital hardware for new fire alarm products as well as supporting existing product lines. Work may include analog design, embedded system designs, small signal and instrumentation circuitry, switch mode power supplies, front panel user interfaces, audio amplifiers, peer-to-peer networking, linear power supplies, sensors and detectors, and fiber optics.  In addition, research new technology that can be used within these products.

This position is based in Westford, MA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the office, or able to relocate. Various relocation packages are available. Only US Citizens and/or Permanent Residents will be considered. Sponsorship is not available.

How you will do it

  • Work on analog and digital design and analysis

  • Work on microcontroller and embedded system design

  • Work with other organizations to conceive, develop, and release new products to production

  • Work in a team environment to generate creative solutions to product needs

  • Possibly lead small cross-functional teams of less senior engineers (typ. electrical & mechanical), being responsible for costing, scheduling, and meeting design requirements

  • Work closely with Product Management to determine product specifications

  • Understand how to design equipment to meet agency certifications (UL, ULC, CE, FCC)

What you will need

Required

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

  • 8+ years of experience in electronics design related to analog, power, audio, or embedded products/systems

  • Low-current analog design

  • Electronic component-level knowledge and experience

  • Experience with electronic CAD (schematic capture, circuit simulation, or related)

  • Experience transitioning products to manufacturing

  • US Citizens and/or Permanent Resident of the United States

Preferred

  • Power supply design, microprocessors and embedded system design

  • Experience with Data Acquisition systems and lab equipment automation

  • Mechanical design support experience

  • Experience with optics/physics

  • Fire Detection product industry experience

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $130,000 - $150,000 (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 

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About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland that produces automotive parts such as batteries and electronics and HVAC equipment for buildings. It employs 105,000 people in around 2,000 locations across six continents. As of 2019, it was listed as 389th in the Fortune Global 500; in 2020, it became ineligible for the list. Johnson Controls was founded in 1885 by Warren S. Johnson, a professor at the State Normal School in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Originally called the Johnson Electric Service Company, it focused on automatic temperature regulation. In 1974, the company changed its name to Johnson Controls.
Learn more about Johnson Controls
Size
101,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$923 million
Founded
1885
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$22 billion
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