Controls Applications Intern

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Glendale, WI, USA
In-Office
21-24 Hourly
Internship
Other • Security
The Role
Supports engineers developing, testing, troubleshooting, and enhancing equipment controls, building automation systems, and smart-building products. Designs automated test configurations, executes test plans, assists with defect resolution, and contributes to simulation, emulation, and product-development projects. The role offers practical experience across control systems, thermodynamics, programming, hardware, software, HVAC systems, and physical-system modeling while working part time during school and full time in summer.
Summary Generated by Built In

 

START DATE: As soon as possible

SCHEDULE: Part time during school and full time in summer.

 

What you will do

Pre-Entry level engineering position joining the team that develops Equipment Controls, Building Automation Systems and Smart Building products used by our customers to run their buildings and manage their energy costs. Work as part of a team under the close direction of experienced engineers to apply and enhance your engineering development skills to develop applications, products and tools.

 

How you will do it

As a member of the HVAC systems & applications development team for the Global Products group, the candidate will assist the engineers in the developing, testing and supporting of control related products for the business. This includes:
 

· Learning about the general system components and requirements of the Johnson Controls Global Products business.

· Designing, building and setting up the automated test configurations required to execute the assigned test plans.

· Assist development team with troubleshooting defects.

· Working on small projects that aid in the development, simulation and emulation of our products.

Ideal candidate will have an interest in understanding many disciplines especially, control systems, thermodynamics, digital/control logic, programming, hardware and software, HVAC systems, and physical system modeling.

 

What we look for

· Working on B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering at an accredited university.

· Demonstrate an ability to learn quickly and independently.

· Experience with Matlab and/or Simulink preferred.

· Experience with Microsoft Excel preferred.

· Basic software coding skills required.

· Strong communication skills (verbal and written) required.

· Demonstrated ability to stand out, overcome barriers and deliver results.

· Prior work experience as an intern is a plus, but not required.

· Ability to work 12 hrs or more a week during the school year and 40 hrs a week during summer break
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21.00-$24.00 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. 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.

Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering at an accredited university
  • Basic software coding skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work at least 12 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during summer break
  • Ability to learn quickly and independently
  • Demonstrated ability to overcome barriers and deliver results
  • Experience with MATLAB and/or Simulink
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel
  • Prior internship experience

Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
  • Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.

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The Company
HQ: Chennai
100,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1885

What We Do

At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.

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