Principal Power Electronics Engineer (onsite
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer
Principal Power Electronics Engineer
Johnson Controls is seeking a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to support our Chillers product group. You will be responsible for designing, testing and sustaining Variable Speed Drives (VSD) for chiller applications. This team conducts design, simulation, prototype testing, reliability testing and confirms that the product operates as expected with reference to specific documented hardware requirements. This position is located onsite in New Freedom, PA.
Candidates must be commuting distance, or able to relocate.
Serve as technical expert within Power Electronics Department that is responsible to design, test, and maintain power electronics products and systems for Johnson Controls' chiller applications.
Determine the best techniques, procedures and/or theories as they apply to the development of power electronics products and systems.
Create compliance procedures for the development of electrical/electronic circuitry designs.
Define and interpret design specifications; design electrical/electronic circuitry to meet specified requirements; and analyzes product design requirements and recommend solutions.
Prepare and coordinates the release of documentation to support component design and manufacturing.
Participate in all aspects of preliminary design and systems architecture, and conducts analysis of the cost impacts of proposed modifications, upgrades, and new implementations of application software.
Conduct feasibility studies and systems analysis for new applications or major modifications of existing systems.
Work with other engineers, designers, and technicians on specific work assignments.
Forecast and schedule work activities, and defines processes for repetitive tasks.
Act as the technical lead for troubleshooting field and factory issues on the range of power electronics products and systems on Johnson Controls' chillers.
Required:
Master degree on Electrical Engineering with specialization on Power Electronics
7+ years of industry experience in the field of Power Electronics.
Preferred:
Ph.D. degree with focus in Power Electronics
Strong experience on power electronics controls
Strong experience on IGBT based inverters
Strong experience on advanced tools such as Matlab/Simulink, OPAL-RT, Saber
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $135,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. 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.
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