Senior Electronics Engineer

Johnson Controls; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer for the R&D facility in Westford, MA. You will design analog and digital hardware for fire alarm products and support existing lines.

On-site work is required three days a week. You will work on embedded systems, microcontroller design, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring products to production while ensuring UL/ULC/CE/FCC certifications.

Qualifications

• Design analog and digital hardware for new and existing products.
• Develop embedded systems and microcontroller solutions.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to drive design to production.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze analog and digital circuits.
• Work on microcontroller and embedded system design.
• Collaborate with Product Management to define specifications.
• Lead small cross-functional teams on design cost and schedule.
• Ensure designs meet agency certifications (UL/ULC/CE/FCC).
• Support manufacturing transitions and documentation.

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

Power electronics

Schematic capture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Electronic CAD

Job description

About Johnson Controls

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 data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on socialplatforms.

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 in Westford, MA, and you will be required to be on-site 3 days a week.

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• 8-12 years of experience in electronics design related to analog, power, audio, or embedded products/systems
• Low-current analog design
• Discrete electronic component-level knowledge and experience
• Experience with electronic CAD (schematic capture, circuit simulation, or related)
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment that spans multiple countries
• Experience transitioning products to manufacturing
• Preferred Power supply design, microprocessors and embedded system design
• Experience with Data Acquisition systems and lab equipment automation
• Some mechanical design support experience
• Experience with optics/physics would be a plus

HIRING SALARY RANGE

$115,000 - $155,000 (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 . #LI-HYBRID 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 or any other characteristic protected by law.

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