Senior R&D Electrical Engineer (onsite)

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 for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms. What you will do Johnson Controls is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Fire Suppression Electronics team at our R&D Facility located in Cranston, RI. Our engineering teams are responsible for the design, development, and certification of fire protection products which aid in life safety and property loss mitigation. Working with a team of passionate engineers, program managers, product line managers and other professionals, together, you will create world class life-safety products that utilize digital, analog, and wireless technologies and be able to develop your career through progressive technical challenges and leadership opportunities. As a Senior R&D Electrical Engineer, you will develop automated fire detection and control systems for heavy-duty off-road mining vehicles and commercial kitchens. You will also maintain a high degree of project ownership throughout the entire development cycle including road-mapping, requirements definition, concept development, electronic hardware and firmware development, verification and regulatory testing, training development and launch. Working with a team of passionate engineers, program managers, product line managers and other professionals, together, you will create world class safety products that utilize digital, analog, and wireless technologies and be able to develop your career through progressive technical challenges and leadership opportunities. This position is onsite at our facility located in Cranston, RI. Candidates must be commuting distance to the office, or able to relocate. Various relocation packages are available. Only US Citizens and/or Permanent Residents of the United States will be considered for this position, as sponsorship is not available. How you will do it Develop fire detection and control systems for vehicles such as haul trucks, excavators, wheel loaders, and bulldozers with wireless connectivity to mine management control centers. Develop fire detection and control systems for high-end restaurants, casinos, arenas, and food courts with cloud connectivity, remote access, and e-notifications. Develop control systems for firefighter air-replenishment systems. Design PCB Assemblies and the embedded firmware for those assemblies for these (and other) applications. Collaborate globally with mechanical engineers, firmware developers, product management, and manufacturing operations throughout the development cycle. Work with external suppliers, approval agencies, and design partners. What we look for Required Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent four-year technical degree 5+ years of PCB/electronic hardware design and development experience System level design and/or analysis experience Design verification and regulatory testing US Citizens and/or Permanent Residents of the United States Preferred Product development experience related to control systems for commercial, industrial, or vehicle applications System level design and/or analysis experience Embedded firmware design & coding experience in C/C++ Knowledge of Python Altium Designer 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 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. 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