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About this Senior Principal Electrical Engineer role at Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls · Hybrid · Westford-Massachusetts-United States of America

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

Who we are:

Johnson Controls is global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary

  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.

  • On-the-job/cross-training opportunities

  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment

  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

  • Relocation assistance can be provided for candidates currently residing outside of the area for this hybrid role in office role.

What You Will Do

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer to join our R&D facility in Westford, MA. In this role, you will be responsible for designing analog and digital electronic hardware for new fire alarm products while also supporting existing product lines.

Projects may include embedded system design, 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-optic technologies. You will also research and evaluate emerging technologies for potential use in future product development.

This position is based in Westford, MA and requires onsite presence three days per week.

How You Will Do It

  • Design and analyze analog and digital electronics, including embedded systems.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceive, develop, and release new products into production.

  • Assume overall technical project leadership for hardware product development, ensuring compliance with product specifications, schedules, cost targets, and performance requirements.

  • Work in a collaborative team environment to develop innovative solutions that meet product needs.

  • Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, primarily electrical and mechanical, with responsibility for project cost, schedule, and design execution.

  • Operate effectively at both the component and system levels, including hardware design, software integration, packaging, and system architecture.

  • Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and engineering procedures.

  • Partner closely with Product Management to define and refine product requirements.

  • Design products to meet applicable regulatory and agency certifications, including UL, ULC, CE, and FCC standards.

What You Will Need

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

  • 12+ years of experience in electronics design involving analog, power, audio, or embedded systems.

  • Strong knowledge of discrete electronic components and component-level circuit design.

  • Experience with electronic CAD tools, including schematic capture and circuit simulation.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a global, cross-functional team environment.

  • Experience transitioning products from development into manufacturing.

Experience & Skills

  • 12+ years of relevant engineering experience.

  • Demonstrated technical leadership experience, including mentoring or leading engineering teams.

  • Strong engineering and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with power supply design, microprocessors, and embedded systems.

  • Experience with small-signal analog circuit design.

SALARY RANGE: $117,700 - $196,500 (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

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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How this Electrical Engineer salary compares

This role pays $157,100/yrin line with the typical range for Electrical Engineer roles.

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About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intense

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