What You Will Do
Kick‑start your engineering career by helping shape the next generation of high‑performance rotating machinery. The Mechanical Compressor Engineer is an entry‑level mechanical engineering role on our centrifugal compressor engineering team, offering hands‑on exposure to real-world product development and a clear path for professional growth. In this role, you’ll apply core mechanical engineering principles to the design, analysis, development, and testing of complex rotating machinery and critical sub‑components. You’ll play an active part in driving cost reductions, improving performance, and enhancing the reliability of both new and existing products.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with a diverse, cross‑functional technical team and work side‑by‑side with experienced senior engineers who are invested in your development. The role primarily focuses on large centrifugal compressors for York® water‑cooled chillers, and is based onsite at our Advanced Development and Engineering Center in New Freedom, PA. Candidates must be within commuting distance or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is available.
How You Will Do It
Provide guidance to test operators and interface with compressor technicians.
Perform data collection and analysis.
Work collaboratively with other JCI engineering groups to develop new products.
Interface with product managers, project managers, product technical support associates, and multiple international manufacturing plants.
Assist in various assigned projects within the compressor engineering department as necessary.
What We Look For
Required
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical aptitude
Participation in a tangible senior class engineering project and/or internship experience
US Citizen and/or permanent resident. Sponsorship is not provided
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $90,000 (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
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical aptitude
- Participation in a tangible senior class engineering project and/or internship experience
- US Citizen and/or permanent resident
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.
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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®.
