Electrical Engineering Associate

Location: New Freedom-Pennsylvania-United States of America

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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

Perform engineering support activities including hands on construction and testing for the development of new or modified

components or products. Troubleshoots electrical device problems to ensure that issues are resolved efficiently.

How you will do it

• Under direction and guidance of supervisor and senior technicians, provide technical support to and communication among the Prototype Build and Test team to assist in efficient execution of building and testing Variable Speed Drives and associated test fixtures.
• Design fabricate or arrange for fabrication and testing of parts, components and sub-systems
• Collect and analyze data, e.g., test data, cost data
• Prepare complex and non-standard sketches and drawings and prepare design documents
• Review and mark drawings to support drafting and design documents
• Perform routine system and component calculations, selections and write specifications
• Coordinate between customers and other departments to design, build and test component systems
• Lead tasks within a project
• Troubleshoot nonconforming systems and components for manufacturing, service, test lab, etc and make recommendations
• Perform tests and write test procedures
• Provide limited technical guidance and assistance to operators as necessary to complete and coordinate activities
• Provide and exchange technical information to vendors, customers and inspectors for assigned products and components
• Order, receive, and deliver equipment and information using company procedures
• Follow codes and procedures related to job
• Provide training to others in areas of technical and practical knowledge
• Communicate technical information in written, verbal, and graphical form in a clear and precise manner
• Follow, and participate in creation of standard procedures, test Standards, test procedures, and processes. 
  Adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards

What we look for

• AS degree in engineering science (EE, EET preferred) and a minimum of 3 years direct work experience with electronic instrumentation, including DVMs, power analyzers and oscilloscopes is required. Other relevant education, or a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. 
• Experience working with three phase power from 380V to 600V.

• Experience troubleshooting basic electronic circuits

• Experience using various hand tools for fabrication of electronic/power assemblies and subassemblies.

• Experience using various hand crimp tools for fabrication of wire harnesses is preferred.

• Experience soldering and removing both thru-hole and surface mount components at PCB level.
• Ability to follow instructions with or without agreement

• A strong ability to multi-task is necessary.
• Possess strong verbal and written technical communication skill. 
• Ability to interact efficiently and cooperatively within technical role with engineers and technicians
• Able to work in environments ranging from laboratory to manufacturing/testing facilities to field sites. 
• Able to work in fast-paced, schedule driven work environment; possess the agility/adaptability to quickly move from one task to another when required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint), as well as Internet software. 
• Possess the willingness and ability to quickly learn new concepts/technologies on typically steep learning curves. 
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: 27/hr - 36/hr (rate 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. 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.