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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.
Position Summary
Johnson Controls is seeking a highly motivated HVAC Equipment Systems Application Engineer to support the development and execution of building systems and equipment projects. This position is responsible for providing technical and engineering support throughout both the pre-sales and post-sales phases, ensuring successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.
Pre-sales phase; the Equipment Systems Application Engineer receives guidance from branch leadership and Account Sales Executives to support customer requirements and sales objectives. Responsibilities include equipment and controls selection, system application support, design validation, estimating, proposal development, basis-of-design support, and bid pricing.
Post-sales phase; the Equipment Systems Application Engineer manages the execution of assigned equipment projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, project schedules, customer expectations, and financial goals. The role is responsible for developing technical documentation, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and delivering successful project outcomes while balancing customer satisfaction and profitability. This position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and operates under a hybrid work model. Candidates must be within commuting distance or willing to relocate.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Sales Support
Provide technical application support, equipment selection, and estimating assistance for project opportunities.
Support development of customer solutions, business cases, and recommendations.
Collaborate with Account Executives to establish project basis of design, including equipment selections, specifications, sequences, drawings, and document reviews.
Assist with project scope development, pricing, and proposal preparation.
Prepare takeoffs, RFQs, RFIs, and technical documentation.
Respond to HVAC equipment, controls, and system application inquiries.
Project Execution & Management
Manage equipment projects from order release through startup and project closeout.
Maintain accountability for project profitability, customer satisfaction, and execution performance.
Coordinate project schedules, backlog, and forecasting activities.
Review contract documents, drawings, and specifications to develop engineered submittals.
Configure equipment and validate performance in accordance with engineering standards.
Verify approved submittals prior to equipment release for manufacturing.
Evaluate scope changes, schedule impacts, and customer directives.
Coordinate equipment releases, deliveries, and supplier activities.
Identify and manage change order opportunities.
Process factory equipment orders and field-procured materials.
Track materials, equipment, and project deliverables.
Review vendor invoices for technical and contractual accuracy.
Support startup activities and resolve delivery or scope-related issues.
Conduct site visits as required to support project execution.
Customer & Stakeholder Management
Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Participate in project and customer coordination meetings.
Communicate project status, financial performance, risks, and milestones.
Coordinate customer training and turnover activities.
Support billing, invoicing, and collection efforts.
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company standards, and execution processes.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Teams.
Working knowledge of Windows operating systems.
Experience with Nitro PDF writer or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of thermodynamics and HVAC principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of HVAC equipment and systems.
AutoCAD experience.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functional teams.
Demonstrated success building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $67,900 - $93,400 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location 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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-u
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams).
- Working knowledge of Windows operating systems.
- Experience with Nitro PDF writer or equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of thermodynamics and HVAC principles.
- Knowledge of HVAC equipment and systems.
- AutoCAD experience.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functional teams.
- Demonstrated success building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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®.
