About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
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What you will do
Join Johnson Controls as an Engineering Automation & Design Review Specialist, where you’ll help improve how engineering teams review, validate, and release product designs.
In this role, you’ll analyze design review data, identify recurring issues, and build workflows, dashboards, and validation approaches that improve design quality and speed. You’ll work at the intersection of engineering, data, and automation, helping teams make smarter decisions and continuously improve.
This is a great opportunity for someone with Creo and PLM experience who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and driving process improvements.
Location: this position is based at our Advanced Engineering and Development Center in New Freedom, PA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility, or able to relocate. Various relocation packages are available.
US citizens and/or Permanent Residents of the US will only be considered.
How you will do it
Analyze design review data (CoLab, AutoReview, etc.) to identify trends, risks, and recurring issues
Define and track key metrics (cycle time, defects, rework, etc.)
Build dashboards and visualizations to support engineering decisions
Develop and implement feedback loops to improve design standards and workflows
Translate engineering standards into checklists, templates, and validation logic
Support and refine automation and rule-based validation approaches
Partner with engineering, quality, and PLM teams to improve review processes
Align design review outputs with Creo and Windchill data structures
Contribute to change management processes (ECR/ECN)
Create training materials and guidance to support adoption
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
3+ years of hands-on experience with Creo (3D & 2D modeling and design)
Experience with Windchill or similar PLM system
Experience with design reviews, process improvement, or engineering analysis
US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident
Preferred
Experience with design review tools (e.g., CoLab)
Familiarity with automation, rule-based systems, or AI tools
Experience building dashboards (Power BI or similar)
Background in engineering standards, quality, or continuous improvement
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $80,000 - $120,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) 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
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
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Creo (3D & 2D)
- Working knowledge of Windchill or other PLM systems
- Experience with design reviews, data analysis, and continuous improvement
- Experience with CoLab Design Review or similar collaboration tools
- Familiarity with AI tools, automation workflows, or rule-based validation systems
- Experience building dashboards (e.g., Power BI)
- Knowledge of engineering standards development and governance
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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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®.
