Full-Time

Lead Engineer

Hardware Electrical & Electronics Design

Johnson Electric

Johnson Electric

11-50 employees

Motors, actuators and motion systems manufacturer

No salary listed

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

In Person

On-site in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Hardware Engineering (1)
Required Skills
PSpice
MATLAB
Simulink

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Requirements
  • Bachelor/Master degree, major in motor control, electronics, electrical, automation
  • Familiar with the position sensorless control algorithm of BLDC square wave and sine wave, FOC, space vector control, experience in related projects is preferred
  • Proficient in at least one 16 or 32-bit microcontroller software design; proficient in Infenon or arm cortex software/hardware design is preferred
  • Familiar with Matlab/Simulink modeling and simulation, and proficient in using at least one circuit simulation (Multisim, Pspice, Seber, etc.) software. Experience in applying matlab motor control software to automatically generate is preferred
  • Familiar with automotive electronics, body network (CAN/LIN protocol), experience in related automotive projects is preferred
  • Practical experience with ARM-based SW architecture development for BLDC motor drives
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the hardware circuit design of the brushless Direct Current/BLDC/PMSM motor and the controller of the DC motor, the simulation design and analysis of the core hardware part
  • Responsible for hardware requirement capture, analysis and documentation
  • Electronic component selection, control circuit schematic design, PCB layout design, and commissioning and testing of single-board components
  • Work with software engineers to complete the commissioning and testing of the motor drive
  • Responsible for the compilation of project-related technical documents, BOM output and DFEMA
  • Responsible for Hardware qualification (CVT, DVT and PVT), EMC/EMI certification
  • Lead the development of Hardware design, prototyping and validation quality processes
Desired Qualifications
  • Lead complex projects
  • Meet customers to understand and design products according to customers' requirements
  • Share and transfer knowledge to other engineers

Johnson Electric designs and manufactures motors, actuators, and motion subsystems for automotive and industrial customers, with plants and engineering centers in over 20 countries. Products span DC/EC motors, switches, solenoids, gearmotors, powder metal parts, and eDrives used in vehicles, appliances, and medical devices. What sets Johnson Electric apart is its family of specialized brands, including Saia-Burgess, Nanomotion, and Stackpole. The goal is to improve the quality of life of everyone it touches through innovative motion systems.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sha Tin District, Hong Kong

Founded

1986

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FY26 Industry Products Group grew 2%, offsetting Automotive Products Group weakness.
  • April 2025 EV locking actuator and VOLTA cooling fan expand automotive content wins.
  • Jointelligence won its first supply agreement at WAIC 2025, opening robotics revenue.

What critics are saying

  • FY26 net profit fell 23% to US$202 million, signaling margin deterioration.
  • Automotive Products Group is 84% of sales; Chinese JV share loss hit FY26.
  • Europe and North America demand stayed sluggish, and pricing pressure can erode 2027 earnings.

What makes Johnson Electric unique

  • Johnson Electric owns motion subsystems, not commodity motors, spanning actuators, fans, and locks.
  • Its July 2025 Jointelligence JV targets humanoid-robot joint modules with Shanghai Electric.
  • FY26 cash of US$902 million and 10% debt-capital give uncommon financial staying power.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Meal Benefits

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Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Associated Press
May 28th, 2026
Johnson Electric reports $3.65B sales, net profit down 23% amid challenging market conditions

Johnson Electric, a global electric motors and motion subsystems manufacturer, reported annual sales of $3.65 billion for the year ended 31 March 2026, up 0.1% year-on-year but down 2% on a constant currency basis. Net profit attributable to shareholders fell 23% to $202 million, whilst adjusted net profit declined 13% to $234 million. The Automotive Products Group, representing 84% of sales, saw revenues decrease 3% on a constant currency basis, impacted by market share erosion among Chinese joint venture customers and sluggish demand in Europe and North America. The Industry Products Group returned to growth with sales up 2%. The company maintained a strong financial position with cash reserves of $902 million and a debt-to-capital ratio of 10%. The board recommended a final dividend of 44 HK cents per share.

PR Newswire
Aug 8th, 2025
Actuators Market to Grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2025 to 2032 | SkyQuest Technology Consulting

In April 2025, Johnson Electric, a renowned supplier of motors and actuators launched a new EV Locking Actuator.

Siam News Network
Jul 29th, 2025
WAIC 2025: Shanghai Electric Debuts First Industrial Humanoid Robot "SUYUAN," Advancing Next-Gen Intelligent Manufacturing through Holistic Value Chain Layout

At WAIC 2025, a joint venture between Shanghai Electric and Johnson Electric debuted with a showcase of revolutionary humanoid robots, key hardware modules, and system integration solutions.

StockTitan
Jul 29th, 2025
WAIC 2025: Shanghai Electric Debuts First Industrial Humanoid Robot "SUYUAN," Advancing Next-Gen Intelligent Manufacturing through Holistic Value Chain Layout

The company also showcased its "LINGKE" dual-arm robot and announced a strategic joint venture with Johnson Electric to develop humanoid robot components.

The Slovenia Times
May 14th, 2025
Johnson Electric Hosts 2025 Humanoid Roundtable to Explore Hardware Standards in Next-Generation Humanoid Robotics

VANDALIA, OHIO - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 May 2025 - Johnson Electric, a global leader in motion systems, hosted the inaugural 2025 Humanoid Roundtable on April 29 in Boston, MA, USA.