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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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®.








