Electronics Continuation Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Westford (MA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role focuses on long-term reliability, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction across product lifecycles. You will lead sustaining and redesign projects, manage multiple design changes, and mentor junior engineers, with strong emphasis on documentation and adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded hardware design and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve hardware issues in existing products, including complex root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Lead sustaining, component obsolescence, and product redesign projects from problem identification through implementation and release.
• Balance multiple concurrent design changes, investigations, and sustaining tasks across several products.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure alignment with applicable regulatory standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, including design reviews, troubleshooting support, and development of engineering best practices.

Skills

5+ years experience in embedded HW

Strong communication & organizational

Debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls,a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as datacenters, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where itreally matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, weelevatecustomer performance,turn goals into real-world results andhelpmove society forward.

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What you will do

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 while supporting the continued success of products throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve hardware issues in existing products, including complex root-cause investigations and corrective actions
• Lead sustaining, component obsolescence, and product redesign projects from problem identification through implementation and release
• Balance multiple concurrent design changes, investigations, and sustaining tasks across several products
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure alignment with applicable regulatory standards
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, including design reviews, troubleshooting support, and development of engineering best practices

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in embedded hardware design and troubleshooting
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers

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: $115,000 - $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 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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