Johnson Controls
Produces HVAC, fire, security and building automation systems to optimize and protect buildings globally.
Principal Power Electronics Engineer (onsite)
Design, test, and sustain variable speed drives for chiller applications.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The engineer will serve as the technical expert within the Power Electronics Department, designing, testing, and maintaining power electronics products and systems for Johnson Controls’ chillers. Responsibilities include defining and interpreting design specifications, creating compliance procedures, and developing electronic circuitry to meet requirements. The role also involves preparing documentation for component design and manufacturing, conducting feasibility studies, cost impact analyses, and leading system architecture efforts. Additionally, the engineer will coordinate with other engineers, forecast work schedules, define repeatable processes, and act as the technical lead for troubleshooting field and factory issues. • Design, test, and sustain Variable Speed Drives for chiller applications. • Lead technical development of power electronics systems, selecting techniques and creating compliance procedures. • Define design specifications, develop electronic circuitry, and release documentation for manufacturing. • Conduct feasibility studies, cost impact analyses, and system architecture design. • Coordinate with engineers, designers, and technicians on projects and schedule work activities. • Serve as technical lead for troubleshooting field and factory issues on power electronics products.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸power electronics
- ▸circuit design
- ▸compliance
- ▸feasibility
- ▸system architecture
- ▸troubleshooting
What You Bring
A minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with a specialization in Power Electronics is required, along with at least five years of industry experience in power electronics. Preference is given to candidates holding a Master’s or Ph.D. focused on Power Electronics. Candidates must demonstrate strong experience with power electronics controls, IGBT‑based inverters, and advanced simulation tools such as Matlab/Simulink, OPAL‑RT, and Saber. • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with Power Electronics focus. • 5+ years of industry experience in power electronics; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred. • Expertise with IGBT‑based inverters, power electronics controls, and tools such as Matlab/Simulink, OPAL‑RT, Saber.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸electrical engineering
- ▸power electronics
- ▸5+ years
- ▸igbt inverters
- ▸matlab/simulink
Benefits
The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $150,000, determined by education, experience, skills, and market data, with a competitive bonus plan tied to individual, group, and corporate performance. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package. Exceptional candidates with unique skills may be considered for compensation beyond the stated range. • Salary range $100,000–$150,000, with competitive bonus and benefits package.
Work Environment
Onsite