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What you will do
Johnson Controls is seeking a PCB Designer to design, test and sustain electronic Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) and chiller control panels. You will be apart of our Chiller Controls Engineering team where you will conduct architectural design, prototype build, functional testing, reliability testing and confirm that the product operates as expected with reference to specific documented hardware requirements. This role is onsite in our JCI Advanced Engineering and Development Center based in New Freedom, PA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility, or able to relocate. Only US citizens and/or permanent residents of the US will be considered.
How you will do it
Develop and maintain electronic hardware for chiller control.
Design of analog and digital interface circuits, development of power supply circuits and/or selection of power supplies.
Perform worst case circuit analysis and incorporation of appropriate reliability principles to ensure reliable operation over the environmental specifications.
Assist chiller team to develop, test and support chiller system controls. This includes selection of system components and proper interfacing of them to electronic control panel I/O.
Design and maintain PCBAs including both schematic and layout using design tools such as Altium Designer.
Design and maintain chiller control panels composed of enclosure, connectors, cable/harness, HMI, PCBAs and other electronic components.
Obtain agency approvals such as UL, CE and FCC on Printed Circuit boards and Electronic Panels.
Independently conduct and apply cost analysis to feasibility studies on proposed designs or modifications to existing designs.
Develop schedules which accurately reflect the project milestones and adhere to them.
Integrate new and modify existing processes to cover all phases of the electronic development process.
Provide guidance to drafters and product technical support and Manufacturing factories on chiller control panel products.
Understanding and complying with quality policy, procedures and instructions to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.
What you will need
Required
BSEE or BSCE or an Associate's degree in a related field; minimum of 3 years of experience.
Familiarity with printed circuit board assembly design schematic, layout and signal integrity tools based on Altium
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Preferred
Experience with programmable logic
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-us
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Skills Required
- BSEE or BSCE or Associate's degree in a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- Familiarity with PCB assembly design schematic, layout and signal integrity tools (Altium)
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Able to commute to or relocate to New Freedom, PA (onsite)
- Experience with programmable logic
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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®.
