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.
Build What’s Next - Starting with You
Ready to turn your engineering degree into real-world impact? At Johnson Controls, our Engineering Training Program isn’t just a job, it’s a launchpad. This position is on our Fire Detection Hardware team based in Westford, MA. Over 14–18 months, you’ll rotate through 3–4 teams; to tackle meaningful projects and learn from industry pros while discovering where your skills (and interests) shine the most.
We’re building smarter, healthier, and more sustainable spaces around the world- and we want you at the center of it.
Rotation’s locations include;
- Marinette, WI
- Cranston, RI
- Lubbock, TX
- Weslaco, TX
Why You'll Love it Here:
- Competitive pay starting at $75,000 with $5,000 sign on bonus
- Benefits that start Day 1 (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time – 15 days of vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays
- A mentor who’s invested in your success, along with a support network of peers and leaders
You’ll be part of an inclusive, people-first culture where your voice counts and your work creates real change—for communities, customers, and the planet.
What You’ll Do
You won’t be watching from the sidelines; this is hands-on from day one.
- Rotate across engineering, operations, product development, and more
- Work on real projects that make a measurable impact
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges
- Get mentorship and coaching from senior leaders and technical experts
- Build problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
- Contribute to on-time project delivery and progress reporting
- Design and deliver a capstone project that showcases your growth
What You Can Expect
- Real Experience: Projects that matter- not busy work
- Variety: Explore multiple engineering and business paths
- Mentorship: Learn directly from leaders and experienced engineers
- Growth: Level up your technical, business, and leadership skills
- Leadership Foundation: Graduate with Johnson Controls Engineering Leadership Competencies
After successfully completing the program, you’ll transition into a full-time role in one of these areas:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Project Management
- Product Management
What You Bring
We’re looking for curious, driven, future-ready thinkers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field)
- Preferred coursework: thermodynamics, machine design, fluid flow, intro to electrical engineering
- Adaptable and open to working across teams and locations
- Passion for learning, growth, and long-term impact
- Leadership experience from school, work, or community involvement
- Strong communication skills-able to explain technical ideas clearly (words + visuals)
- Comfortable organizing and analyzing data to solve complex problems
- Team-oriented mindset with proven collaboration experience
- Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies
- Internship or Co-op experience is a plus
- Willingness to relocate across the U.S.*
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency
Your Future Starts Here
If you’re ready to learn fast, build cool things, and shape the future of sustainable technology, this is your sign. Launch your career. Build what’s next.
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
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field)
- Internship or Co-op experience is preferred
- Leadership experience from school, work, or community involvement
- Strong communication skills
- Team-oriented mindset with proven collaboration experience
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®.
