Join Our Team as an Innovation Architect Manager at Johnson Electric!

Location: Vandalia, Ohio (onsite)
Travel: Up to 15% nationally, internationally, trade shows

As our next Innovation Architect Manager, you’ll lead the development of groundbreaking technical solutions that drive business growth and open new market opportunities. You’ll lead teams while working closely with a Business Designer and cross-functional teams to identify unmet customer needs and architect innovative solutions in electromechanical areas where businesses don’t yet exist.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Employee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.
• Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.
• Global Mobility: Opportunities for international assignments and transfers to broaden your career horizons.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and mentor a small team of Innovation Architects

• Architect innovative technical solutions aligned with strategic goals
• Engage with customers and partners directly via trade shows to identify unmet needs
• Collaborate with Business Designers, Engineering Managers, and operations teams
• Rapidly prototype and test solutions for feasibility and impact
• Use data analytics to inform and optimize technical designs
• Identify and mitigate technical risks
• Present technical concepts to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field (advanced degrees preferred)
• Proven success in designing and implementing innovative electromechanical solutions

• Experience in project management, cross-functional collaboration and leading teams

• Experience leading customer conversations regarding innovative solutions
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Creative mindset with the ability to challenge conventional thinking
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in front of customers and executives
• Deep understanding of market dynamics and competitive landscapes
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com – We can’t wait to meet you!

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.