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Principal Electronics Engineer

1 month ago by Johnson Controls
  • $130000 to $150000 per year
  • Westford, MA, US
  • Full-time
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Principal Electronics Engineer role designing analog and digital hardware for new fire alarm products and supporting existing lines at Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart, healthy, sustainable buildings. You’ll work from the Westford, MA R&D facility (on-site 3 days/week), with competitive bonus, comprehensive benefits, and potential relocation assistance.

Key skills
Analog and digital circuit design/analysisMicrocontroller and embedded system designLow-current analog designSwitch-mode and linear power supply designElectronic CAD (schematic capture and/or circuit simulation)Agency certifications (UL, ULC, CE, FCC)Transitioning products to manufacturingAudio amplifier and front-panel UI circuitryPeer-to-peer networking hardwareCross-functional engineering leadership (small teams)
Pays $130,000–$150,000 base salary, plus a competitive bonus plan and benefits package.
You'll thrive here if you have 8–12 years of hands-on electronics design (analog/power/audio/embedded) and enjoy collaborating across global teams to deliver certified products into production.
Why apply
  • Competitive salary and bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits including 401K
  • Relocation assistance may be provided

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 and bonus

  • 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 may be provided for this role

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

Required

  • 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

  • Mechanical design support experience

  • Experience with optics/physics would be a plus

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 https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Reference: 22413_WD30267379·Original posting
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