Lead Electrical Design Specialist, Johnson Controls
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4 days a week in office
Thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency & decarbonization solutions
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Thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency & decarbonization solutions
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
4 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create conditions that power the future.
Role
Who you are
- The successful candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment and possess a strong understanding of electrical systems, panel design, wiring practices, and design-for-manufacturing principles
- Technical Diploma, Associate Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, Mechatronics, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical design, drafting, or product development within a manufacturing environment
- Strong experience with Creo Parametric and Creo Schematics
- Experience creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and harness routing designs
- Knowledge of electrical components, controls, sensors, relays, VFDs, and industrial electrical systems
- Experience with PDM systems, preferably Windchill
- Experience working with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems to manage BOMs and materials
- Communicates confidently and effectively with engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Is comfortable speaking up, challenging assumptions, and driving solutions
- Demonstrates strong collaboration skills and enjoys working closely with multidisciplinary teams
- Has a genuine desire to learn and continuously expand their technical expertise
- Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments where priorities can change
- Takes ownership of problems and follows through to resolution
- Can balance attention to detail with overall project objectives
- Key Technical Competencies
- Creo Parametric
- Creo Schematics
- Electrical System Design
- Wiring Layouts & Schematics
- Harness and Cable Routing
- Control Panel Design
- Device Wiring Documentation
- BOM Management
- Windchill PDM
- SAP / ERP Systems
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Product Documentation & Engineering Change Control
Desirable
- Experience within HVAC, refrigeration, cooling equipment, industrial machinery, or engineered-to-order products
- Knowledge of European electrical standards and regulatory requirements
- Experience with fully parametric routing methodologies
- Understanding of manufacturing processes including wiring, assembly, sheet metal fabrication, bending, welding, and production support
What the job involves
- As a Lead Electrical Design Specialist you will be responsible for the electrical design and documentation of industrial chiller products for the European market. Working closely with Mechanical Designers, you will develop electrical schematics, wiring layouts, harness routing, control panel designs, and product documentation that support both regulatory compliance and efficient manufacturing
- This position combines hands-on electrical design with strong cross-functional collaboration. You will work in partnership with Mechanical Designers on the same product platforms, ensuring seamless integration between the electrical and mechanical aspects of the chiller design
- Create and maintain electrical designs using Creo Parametric, Creo Schematics, and related 3D design tools
- Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness routings, and detailed electrical documentation for chiller products
- Design and support electrical control panels, sheet metal enclosures, and associated electrical assemblies
- Work alongside Mechanical Designers to develop integrated product designs, ensuring electrical and mechanical systems function effectively together
- Produce point-to-point schematics, device wiring details, cable routing layouts, and installation documentation
- Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) and engineering documentation to support manufacturing and service teams
- Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, company design guidelines, and relevant European regulations
- Support engineering changes by investigating change requests, resolving production issues, and implementing design improvements
- Collaborate with manufacturing facilities, suppliers, sourcing teams, and engineering stakeholders to ensure designs can be efficiently manufactured and assembled
- Review existing products and propose design enhancements to improve quality, manufacturability, reliability, and cost efficiency
- Utilize Windchill PDM and SAP systems to manage design documentation, engineering changes, and material information
- Support prototype builds, production launches, and troubleshooting activities as required
- Review and check the accuracy and quality of electrical design work performed by other team members
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior designers and less experienced colleagues
Our take
It's no secret that data centres need huge amounts of power, but a lot of the energy they produce ends up as waste heat. And as AI drives demand for computing power, operators are under extra pressure to get more from the electricity and infrastructure they already have - without putting more strain on the grid.
Johnson Controls is tackling this by turning that wasted heat into something useful. Its absorption chillers can use heat from on-site generators to help power cooling, reducing the electricity required for cooling and potentially freeing up more computing capacity. At the same time, its OpenBlue platform uses AI to make buildings smarter by automatically optimising airflow and optimising the management of equipment and maintenance.
The early results are promising, as Johnson Controls says its technology can cut airside energy use by nearly 10% in some applications. Moreover, its data centre approach could unlock significant additional computing capacity. With this success, the company is now betting that combining thermal technology with AI-powered software will help buildings and data centres do more with less.
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Company HQ
Ballintemple, Cork, Ireland
Leadership
Joakim Weidemanis
(CEO)Prior to joining Johnson Control in 2025, Joakim spent 13 years at Danaher Corporation. While there, they held various roles, including Executive VP.
Chris Bontempo
(CMO)Prior to joining Johnson Control in 2024, Chris spent nearly 19 years at IBM. While there, they held various roles, including VP of Cloud & Cognitive Software (Americas) and CMO of IBM Americas.
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