About Johnson Controls
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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.
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What you will do
Johnson Controls has a phenomenal Electrical Engineer position onsite at our New Freedom, PA, location. If you like conducting electrical analysis, detailed design, and control, this could be the right position for you! You will be overseeing the electrical design and performance of air-cooled chiller components and systems, as well as providing support to the production, laboratory, service, applications, and marketing teams located globally. As well as participating in new and exciting projects.
How you will do it
The Product Electrical Engineer is responsible for contributing to the product team through product design, testing, data analysis, and project management. The Product Engineer will also support the manufacturing and sustaining of the product including initiating and executing design changes. All of these tasks also require strong communication skills and the ability to clearly present information to engineering teammates, engineering managers, and product management.
Example responsibilities
- Investigate and analyze product design proposals on electrical power panels, control panels, variable speed drives, and wire harnesses in accordance with UL, NEC, CSA, and CE codes
- Conceptualize and implement electrical design ideas into new and existing products.
- Prepare, check, and coordinate the release of electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and part selection of the most suitable electrical components to populate bills of materials.
- Work closely with the design and manufacturing teams in generating concept layouts, official engineering drawings, and system configurations that consider the best balance of cost, performance, and reliability.
- Coordinate and help execute test programs to validate performance and reliability of electrical systems, components, and controls.
- Contribute to the on-time completion of programs and report on the status of projects
- Analyze, design, modify and/or troubleshoot prototype electrical sub-components and control systems based on test results
- Generate and review technical documentation for use within the product team
- Occasional domestic and international travel (less than 10%)
What we look for
Teamwork and the ability to work with many teams is critical in our global product development environment. Each of these virtues must be consistently displayed with a focus on continual improvement of our team culture.
- Humble – willing to sacrifice self-interests for the success of the team
- Hungry – diligent, self-motivated, and always for looking for new opportunities to contribute
- Smart – able to read and interpret people and situations
Preferred:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related science
- Experience with low voltage DC as well as single phase and three phase AC circuit design
- Experience with controls systems, signal wiring, instrumentation, and communication protocols.
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, Schematic generation, and CAD design with an ability to conceptualize new ideas into 3D models and physical prototypes.
- Familiarity interpreting and applying regulatory codes such as UL, NEC, CSA, and CE.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with peers, leaders, and customers
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $110,000 (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-us
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related science
- Experience with low-voltage DC, single-phase AC, and three-phase AC circuit design
- Experience with control systems, signal wiring, instrumentation, and communication protocols
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, schematic generation, and CAD design
- Ability to conceptualize ideas into 3D models and physical prototypes
- Familiarity with UL, NEC, CSA, and CE regulatory codes
- Effective communication and interaction with peers, leaders, and customers
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
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What We Do
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.









