Role overview
*Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!
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What you'll work on
Join our Data Center Cooling Optimization team as a Principal Embedded Edge AI Engineer, where you will design and deploy advanced AI/ML models—including LLM/SLM‑style architectures—directly onto embedded and edge platforms that control mission‑critical cooling systems.
You will work at the intersection of data science, embedded software, and real‑time control, developing time‑series intelligence, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance models that operate under strict latency, compute, and reliability constraints. This role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to guide system‑level decisions across software, controls, and hardware teams.
This position is 100% on‑site at our new Controls Product Development Center and Lab in Glendale, WI, where you’ll collaborate closely with cross‑disciplinary teams and work hands‑on with real products. The role may include up to 20% travel.
What we're looking for
- Experience with digital twins and reinforcement learning for control
- Experience with LLM/SLM‑style architectures optimized for edge
- Experience with IoT protocols and edge compute frameworks
- Experience with data‑center systems, HVAC, or thermal management
- Rust programming experience
- Experience with model compression, quantization, or hardware acceleration
SALARY RANGE: $110,000- $164,000 (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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us