Jobs at Johnson Electric

Design motors to project specifications, create test plans and evaluate performance, support pre-production ramp and resolve manufacturing technical issues, assist sales with customer communications and design changes, and revise standards for brushed and brushless motor products.

Design motors per project plans, specs, and customer requirements; develop test plans and evaluate performance; support pre-production ramp-up and resolve production technical issues; assist sales with customer communications and design changes; maintain and revise standards for brushed and brushless motor products.

Design, develop, debug, and test motor driver control algorithms and software. Troubleshoot issues during development and pilot production. Prepare technical literature and documentation.

Drive European sales growth for the Powder Metal Business Unit by developing OEM and Tier 1 customer relationships, winning new business, negotiating contracts, and expanding market presence. Lead cross-functional teams through RFQs, quotations, and project launches while managing customer expectations, risks, quality requirements, audits, timelines, and contractual commitments. Monitor industry and competitor developments to identify opportunities. The role is based in Aachen or Stuttgart and requires approximately 50% travel across Europe, plus occasional overseas travel.

Supports customers and partners with the integration, configuration, testing, validation, troubleshooting, and deployment of gimbaled EO/IR payloads on UAV, drone, UAS, and robotic platforms. Provides field support, demonstrations, acceptance testing, technical training, documentation, and pre- and post-sales assistance. Collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering teams, investigates complex field issues, translates customer needs into product recommendations, supports technical marketing materials, and prepares RFI/RFP responses.

Leads prototype manufacturing, production transition, and continuous improvement for vane fuel-oil pump components. Designs, optimizes, and maintains machining lines; troubleshoots daily production issues; improves yield, scrap, cycle time, OEE, and process capability. Establishes standardized processes, equipment, tooling, documentation, and single-piece flow while coordinating cross-functional teams and supporting quality, productivity, and reliable line operations.

The job description does not provide specific responsibilities or qualifications for the Printer role. It includes the company’s commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace and emphasizes employee growth, ownership, and fulfillment.

Leads new product launches from concept through production start-up, coordinating cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and maintenance. Manages timelines, capital equipment procurement and commissioning, manufacturing process validation, APQP and customer deliverables, project costs, risks, capacity, and resources. The role also supports line transfers, continuous improvement, supplier relationships, and automotive quality compliance, including PPAP and IATF 16949 requirements.

Develops, analyzes, and improves manufacturing processes for automotive and industrial components. Supports continuous improvement, new product launches, root cause investigations, equipment and layout optimization, and manufacturing issue resolution. Maintains process sheets, flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, operational documents, and technical standards. Ensures compliance with engineering, safety, environmental, automotive quality, and ISO requirements while supporting Operations and Quality teams.

Leads a portfolio of automotive product development and launch programs from RFQ through series production. Manages Program Managers, cross-functional teams, budgets, schedules, risks, quality, costs, customer communication, and profitability. Partners with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, operations, sales, and finance to achieve launch objectives. Supports RFQs and business cases, leads executive program reviews, standardizes program processes, and develops team capabilities.

Maintain, repair, refurbish, and implement production equipment and facility systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role involves mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, CNC, welding, and machining work; maintaining equipment quality systems; supporting new or modified production machines; and meeting operational efficiency targets. Candidates need a skilled trade certificate or relevant industrial experience, at least five years maintaining CNC and automated assembly equipment, automotive systems knowledge, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Lead complex electronics and servo-system projects, collaborate with customers to capture requirements and design products, and mentor and transfer knowledge to other engineers.

Drive product and commercial strategy: consolidate requirements, create and present product roadmap, lead cross-functional project teams, manage BOM/pricing and profitability, negotiate with customers via KAMs, and build global relationships and networks.

Lead business growth and P&L for the humanoid robot business unit. Develop product roadmaps with engineering, build customer networks, run pricing and commercial negotiations, analyze customers and competition, and secure profitable accounts.

Designs mechanical automation systems for robots, assembly equipment, inspection cells, production gauges, jigs, and automated lines. Responsibilities include engineering calculations, component selection, SolidWorks drawings and bills of materials, standards compliance, build and debugging support, vendor and customer communication, estimating, documentation, continuous improvement, and supervising junior designers or co-op students.

Lead design and technical execution of complex automation systems, develop concepts for assembly/inspection/packaging, perform engineering analysis, set machine architecture, lead reviews, mentor designers, interface with customers, support proposals, and assist manufacturing with troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Drives customer and supplier quality through quality-system monitoring, audits, APQP and PPAP management, corrective actions, technical investigations, and supplier development. Leads problem-solving, 8D reporting, MSA, SPC, Kaizen, Lean, and continuous-improvement initiatives to reduce defects, waste, and PPM performance. Ensures compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and internal standards while supporting customer claims, warranty analysis, supplier performance, and quality audits.

Designs mechanical structures for new products, including precision components, transmission mechanisms, new-energy vehicle components, robot joints, and reducers. Requires strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, hands-on design ability, technical curiosity, innovation, teamwork, and English proficiency. The role uses SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, and office software for engineering design and documentation.

Supports supply chain management and direct-material teams across Asia through analytics, initiative tracking, governance, process improvement, and digitalization. Analyzes Power BI reports, develops action plans for sourcing and risk improvements, coordinates AI and systems initiatives, supports audits and policy implementation, and creates dashboards and executive insights. The role also monitors geopolitical, regulatory, macroeconomic, and material-index developments affecting supply chain decisions.

Lead design, programming, troubleshooting, and optimization of PLC-controlled manufacturing systems. Manage automation projects, integrate robotics and machine vision, support commissioning and validation, collaborate cross-functionally to improve uptime and efficiency, manage vendors, and maintain controls documentation and standards.