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Electrical Engineer (onsite)

Johnson Controls
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jan 2026
💰 $120,000/yr($85,000/yr – $120,000/yr)

About the role

What you will do

Johnson Controls is seeking an Electrical Engineer in the Sustaining Engineering group for our Fire Detection product team! You will have the opportunity to work with exciting life-saving products in the fire detection field, including control panels, detectors, and notification devices. This role focuses on maintaining and enhancing existing fire detection hardware and ensure long-term product reliability, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. This position is based in Westford, MA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the office, or able to relocate. Johnson Controls offers various relocation packages to fit your needs.

How you will do it

  • 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 need
Required

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering

  • 3+ years experience in embedded hardware design and troubleshooting

  • Proficiency with debugging tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer)

Preferred

  • Experience with low-power analog circuit design

  • Knowledge of AC/DC and DC/DC converters

  • Familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded systems

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $120,000 (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-u

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, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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