What you will do
Johnson Controls is seeking a Metasys Controls Specialist to play a key role in shaping the future of smart buildings for Microsoft’s global campuses and data centers.
This is a high‑impact, global engineering role where you will lead first‑of‑kind (FOK) software development, define global standards, and influence how building automation systems are designed and delivered worldwide.
If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, setting direction at a global scale, and working at the intersection of controls, software, and innovation, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.
How you will do it
Design, develop, and validate first‑of‑kind Metasys software, integrations, and advanced control strategies.
Define and maintain global standards including templates, engineering guidelines, Sequence of Operation (SOOs), and Description of Operation (DOOs).
Provide technical governance through design reviews, quality assurance, and best‑practice alignment across regions.
Partner closely with Microsoft engineering teams, Johnson Controls R&D, cybersecurity, and global delivery organizations.
Support complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of controls solutions.
What we look for
Required
Strong expertise in Building Automation System.
Solid background in HVAC controls engineering, BAS design, and sequences of operation.
Experience with data centers.
Clear communicator with strong documentation skills and the ability to collaborate across global, cross‑functional teams.
Preferred
Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys platforms (SNE/SNC, NAE/NCE, CCT, SCT, ADX/ADS).
Metasys engineering certifications (MSEA / MSEAS).
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience with Microsoft facilities, or mission‑critical environments.
Proven experience delivering innovative or first‑of‑kind building automation or controls solutions.
Exposure to APIs, system integrations, analytics, or smart building platforms.
About Us
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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Skills Required
- Strong expertise in Building Automation System such as Johnson Controls Metasys platforms
- Solid background in HVAC controls engineering and BAS design
- Proven experience delivering innovative building automation or controls solutions
- Strong communication and documentation skills
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®.
