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Who we are:
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What We Offer:
Competitive salary
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
On-the-job/cross-training opportunities
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
Contract Engineer – Design Specialists will process engineering bills of materials and drawings to provide a clear-to-build production release for a large commercial air handling product. Additional responsibilities include performing some engineering support activities that may require some hands-on construction and testing for the development of new or modified components or products.
How you will do it
Work independently with minimal direction, develop approaches to solutions and lead in process improvement
Support application and sales teams by providing guidance and executing special requests
Prepare drawings of parts and assemblies involving selection of scales, dimensioning, detailed views, sectional views orthographic projects from sketches, layouts or verbal instructions, e.g., sheet metal housings
Proficient at using 3D Solids/Parametric software in drawing, modeling and design tasks as well as producing sheet metal designs and drawings using CAD software
Utilize Excel for macro language programs to improve CAD (Inventor) productivity by reducing or eliminating interactive commands to create repetitious geometry or drawings
Prepare bills of material and prelists using computerized bill of material system
Demonstrate knowledge and use of codes or standards for design applications and conformance as related to job
Review project specifications and requirements to assure conformance of design and fabrication of product
Provide technical support to and communication among the Engineering and Production teams to assist in efficient execution of building air handling units, guide factory assemblers as necessary to complete and coordinate activities
Provide and exchange technical information to vendors, customers, and inspectors for assigned products and components
Train less experienced drafters in areas of technical and practice knowledge and check work of others that is similar in type and complexity to that which is personally performed
Review and mark drawings to support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives for products and processes
Follow codes and procedures related to job
Adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel for training, to support other JCI facilities, to visit job sites, or to support the field, is required, up to 10%
What we look for
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Required:
Associate’s degree in engineering (ME, MET, or EMET preferred)
Willingness to work in the office daily, located in York, PA
3D modeling experience and ability to produce models and drawings
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint), as well as Internet software
Possess strong verbal and written technical communication skill to interact within role with engineers
A strong ability to multi-task is necessary and ability to follow instructions with or without agreement
Able to work in fast-paced, schedule driven work environment; possess the agility/adaptability to quickly move from one task to another when required while maintaining accuracy
Possess the willingness and ability to quickly learn new concepts/technologies on typically steep learning curves
Preferred:
Proficiency with Inventor or comparable 3D modeling software
Knowledge of HVAC fundamentals is beneficial
Experience in manufacturing
Sheet metal design experience
SALARY RANGE: $68,000-$101,000 (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
- Associate's degree in engineering
- 3D modeling experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work in the office daily
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.
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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.
Johnson Controls Insights
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®.






