Johnson Controls is hiring a Mechanical Designer to provide drafting and design support to the engineering department and assume full drafting responsibility for assigned projects. This role is remote, with the option to work onsite in New Freedom, PA.
What you will do
In this role, you will create and revise precise mechanical layouts, drawings, and Bills of Material for assigned projects while supporting engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and vendor-related problem solving. You will work with detailed product and manufacturing information, resolve change requests, and help ensure drawing packages are accurate, complete, and ready for release.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide drafting and design support to the engineering department for assigned projects.
Assume full drafting responsibility for projects and prepare layouts of subassemblies or portions of projects that require a high degree of precision.
Perform independent research to resolve issues with engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and vendors.
Prepare change orders after investigating change requests and support drawing revisions through release.
Resolve shop problems and propose redesigns to improve performance or reduce costs.
Check work of others that is similar in type and complexity to your own work.
Apply engineering standards, schematics, purchasing specifications, and manufacturing specifications to prepare and revise drawings and Bills of Material.
Use SAP or other Material Resource Planning software to investigate existing material and BOMs.
Work with mechanical details related to pressure vessel code, heavy equipment manufacturing, weldments, sheet metal, and plate fabrication.
Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes such as welding, bending, brazing, and assembling.
Share technical and practical knowledge with less experienced team members.
How You Will Do It
- Own your assigned drafting work end to end, with accountability, safety, and integrity guiding every drawing, revision, and release.
- Stay close to the work by partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and vendors to remove obstacles and move issues to resolution quickly.
- Use candor, problem-solving, and continuous improvement to turn change requests and shop issues into practical design solutions.
- Work as one team by sharing knowledge, checking work carefully, and respecting the perspectives of colleagues across functions.
What We Look For
- Technical or associate degree.
- Seven years of experience in a related field.
- Proficient knowledge of Creo 3D design software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Basic project management skills, including the ability to organize assigned work and manage priorities.
- Knowledge of design procedures for retrieving and applying information from engineering standards, schematics, purchasing specifications, and manufacturing specifications.
- Ability to investigate existing material and Bills of Material using SAP or other Material Resource Planning software.
- Ability to perform independent research and resolve technical problems with attention to detail.
- PLM Windchill experience.
- Experience working in heavy equipment manufacturing or similar mechanical manufacturing environments.
- Experience with ASME Pressure Vessel Code
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $27.40 - $41.35 (Hourly rate 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
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Skills Required
- Technical or associate degree
- Seven years of experience in a related field
- Proficient knowledge of Creo 3D design software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Basic project management skills, including organizing assigned work and managing priorities
- Knowledge of design procedures for applying engineering, schematic, purchasing, and manufacturing specifications
- Ability to investigate existing materials and Bills of Material using SAP or other Material Resource Planning software
- Ability to perform independent research and resolve technical problems with attention to detail
- PLM Windchill experience
- Experience in heavy equipment manufacturing or similar mechanical manufacturing environments
- Experience with ASME Pressure Vessel Code
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®.
