Principal Electronics Engineer

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Johnson Controls
Produces HVAC, fire, security and building automation systems to optimize and protect buildings globally.
Design analog/digital electronics & embedded systems for fire detection products.
15 days ago ago
$104,000 - $150,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Westford, MA
Hybrid
Company Size
94,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Climate Control
HVAC
Facility Management
Fire Alarm and Suppression
Security Equipment
Building Systems
Engineering
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Commercial
Residential
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Security
Safety
Role
What you would be doing
analog design
digital design
embedded design
costing
scheduling
certifications
  • Work closely with Product Management to determine design specific
  • Responsible for costing, scheduling and meeting design requirements
  • Work on analog and digital design and analysis
  • Understand how to design equipment to meet agency certifications (UL, ULC, CE, FCC).
  • Work in a team environment to generate creative solutions to product needs
  • Work on microcontroller and embedded system design
  • Lead small cross-functional teams of junior Electrical & Mechanical Engineers
  • Work with other organizations to conceive, develop, and release new products to production
What you bring
electronic cad
component knowledge
5+ years
dc-dc converter
data interfaces
bsc electrical
  • Experience with electronic CAD (schematic capture, circuit simulation, or related).
  • Discrete electronic component-level knowledge and experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in electronics design related to analog, power, audio, or embedded products/systems
  • Experience transitioning products to manufacturing
  • Experience working with Digital Data Communication Interfaces
  • Experience working with DC:DC Converter design
  • Ability to work well with others in a Team environment that spans multiple countries.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Benefits
Information not given or found
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1885
Year Founded
Pioneered the electric thermostat and launched the building controls industry.
2016
Year of Merger
Merged with Tyco International, expanding into fire protection and security.
$26.8B
Annual Revenue
Generates revenue across four global business segments.
Record Backlog
Project Demand
Maintains a strong backlog of digital and infrastructure projects.
  • Pioneered the electric thermostat, launching the building controls industry.
  • Evolved into a global leader in smart building systems through over a century of innovation.
  • Typical projects range from HVAC installations to integrated smart systems in hospitals, airports, stadiums, and data centers using their OpenBlue digital platform.
  • Expertise covers HVAC, fire detection and suppression, security systems, energy management, and facility services.
  • Earned LEED Platinum certification for its North American headquarters and supplied smart systems to landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.
Culture + Values
  • N/A – Johnson Controls does not publish an official list of culture or values under standardized headings on its public website or LinkedIn.
Environment + Sustainability
43.8% reduction
Emissions reduction
Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 43.8% since 2017 toward a 55% target by 2030.
56% reduction
GHG intensity
Achieved a 56% reduction in GHG intensity since 2017.
56% renewables
Global electricity
56% of global electricity was matched by renewables in 2024.
25% sites landfill-free
Manufacturing sites
23 manufacturing sites (25%) achieved zero-landfill in 2024.
Inclusion & Diversity
Double women leaders by 2026
Global Leadership Diversity Target
Aim to double women leaders globally and minority leaders in the U.S. within five years, initiative launched in 2021.
>100k global workforce
Community Volunteering Impact
Engaged global workforce of over 100,000 across 150+ countries, contributing over 61,000 volunteer hours in 2023.
  • Includes diversity targets in senior leaders’ performance metrics tied to compensation.
  • Partnerships with HBCUs to develop next-gen sustainable building leaders through scholarships and education initiatives.
  • Increased spend with women- and minority-owned businesses as part of supplier sustainability and inclusion goals.
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