Senior Electrical Applications Engineer (hybrid)

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

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 is seeking a highly skilled   Principal Electrical Applications Engineer   to support the application, design, and sale of advanced HVAC chiller systems. This role is critical in delivering   electrically compliant, high-performance solutions   for commercial and mission-critical environments, including data centers.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in electrical systems, power distribution, and electrical code compliance   and will serve as a key technical partner to sales, engineering, and product teams. This position plays a vital role in translating customer requirements into robust, safe, and optimized electrical designs.

This position is onsite at our Advanced Development and Engineering Center in New Freedom, PA. An alternative location is San Antonio, TX. Candidates should be commuting distance to either of these facilities, or open to relocation. Various relocation packages are available.

How you will do it

- Provide   pre-sale electrical engineering support   to internal sales teams and external customers
- Develop   and review   electrical system designs   for HVAC chiller applications, including:
- Power distribution layouts
- One-line diagrams and control schematics
- Equipment interface and integration
- Apply   and interpret   NEC, UL, and applicable regulatory codes   to ensure compliant solutions
- Perform   detailed engineering calculations, including:
- Wire sizing and ampacity
- Overcurrent protection and short circuit analysis
- Electrical component sizing (breakers, fuses, transformers, contactors)
- Support   application of   motor control systems , including VFDs, soft starters, and across-the-line starters
- Collaborate   with   product engineering, contract engineering, and manufacturing teams   to ensure accurate execution of electrical designs
- Evaluate   project specifications and propose   customized electrical solutions   to meet customer requirements
- Troubleshoot   and resolve   field electrical issues , commissioning challenges, and compliance questions
- Provide   expertise on   power quality, grounding, harmonics, and system protection strategies
- Develop   and maintain   technical documentation, standards, and application tools
- Deliver   training and technical guidance   to internal teams and field personnel
- Interface   with suppliers to support   electrical component selection and cost estimation
- Participate   in   product development initiatives   with a focus on electrical architecture and compliance

What you will need

Required

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+  years of   experi ence.
- Knowledge of refrigeration systems.
- Able to travel up to 20% for factory visits, customer site visits and field visits related to training.

Preferred

- Commercial HVAC industry experience.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $125,000 (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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