Electrical Engineer, Sustaining Engineering

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

401K, medical, dental, and vision care

On-the-job/cross-training

Collaborative team environment

Zero Harm safety policy

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Sustaining in the United States to maintain and enhance fire detection hardware, including control panels, detectors, and notification devices.

You will work to ensure long-term product reliability, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include analyzing hardware issues, collaborating with global teams, and implementing design improvements with cost optimizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 3+ years experience in embedded hardware design and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with debugging tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve hardware issues in existing products.
• Collaborate with global engineering, customer support, and compliance teams.
• Implement design improvements and cost optimizations.
• Support product lifecycle activities, including component obsolescence and redesigns.
• Maintain documentation and ensure alignment with regulatory standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering degree

Embedded hardware design

Communication skills

Debugging tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Job description

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

As an Electrical Engineer – Sustaining, you’ll focus on maintaining and enhancing existing fire detection hardware – including control panels, detectors, and notification devices. Your work will help ensure long-term product reliability, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve hardware issues in existing products
• Collaborate with global engineering, customer support, and compliance teams
• Implement design improvements and cost optimizations
• Support product lifecycle activities, including component obsolescence and redesigns
• Maintain documentation and ensure alignment with regulatory standards

What You will bring:

Employment eligibility for this position is limited to U.S. citizens. Candidates requiring current or future immigration sponsorship are not eligible for consideration

Required Skills

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years experience in embedded hardware design and troubleshooting
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with debugging tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with low-power analog circuit design
• Knowledge of AC/DC and DC/DC converters
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded systems

SALARY RANGE

$94,000 - $125,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) 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