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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.
Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms.
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 experience.
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
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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