Job Description:
Launch your Career with Us!
Our 18-month Engineering Training Program offers 3-4 rotational assignments across engineering and business functions, providing hands-on experience, leadership development, and exposure to some of the industry's top talent.
At Johnson Controls, our values guide everything we do. We are driven by integrity, teamwork, innovation, and a deep commitment to sustainability. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued, and employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact. As part of our team, you’ll help create smarter, healthier, and more sustainable buildings and communities- because at JCI, we believe in building a better tomorrow.
Rotation Location Possibilities
Rotational assignments may be located at one or more of the following Johnson Controls locations:
Milwaukee, WI
Westford, MA
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
Work Location, Rotations, and Travel
This is a fully on-site position and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements. Participants are expected to work in person at their assigned Johnson Controls facility five days per week.
Rotational assignments are a core part of this program and are not limited to your hiring location. One or more of your rotations may be based at another Johnson Controls facility within the United States and require an extended stay away from your home location, typically lasting several weeks to several months. Company-supported travel, lodging, and relocation assistance are provided in accordance with company policy.
What You Will Do
Complete structured rotational assignments across engineering, operations, product development, and other key functions.
Apply technical and business skills to real-world projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and drive impact.
Receive mentorship and coaching from senior leaders and technical experts while developing problem-solving, communication, and leadership capabilities.
Contribute to the successful and timely completion of projects, provide status updates, and deliver a final capstone project.
Work on-site at your assigned Johnson Controls facility throughout the program and complete rotations that may require extended stays at other U.S. locations.
Travel domestically and occasionally internationally for training, project work, and collaboration with global teams.
What to Expect
Hands-on experience: Work on meaningful projects that make an impact on the business.
Broad exposure: Rotate through engineering, operations, product development, and other key business functions while gaining experience across multiple JCI locations.
Mentorship and growth: Learn directly from leaders and experienced engineers while building technical, business, and leadership skills.
Leadership development: Graduate from the program with a strong foundation in Johnson Controls Engineering Leadership Competencies.
Immersive on-site experience: Work side-by-side with your team and mentors in office, lab, and operational environments.
Career opportunities: Upon successful completion of the program, transition into a full-time role in Cloud/AI Engineering, Automation Engineering, Test Engineering, Software Engineering, Project Management, or Product Management.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Flexibility and adaptability to work across multiple functions, teams, and locations, including relocation and rotational assignments throughout the United States.
Passion for learning, growth, and leadership, demonstrated through school, work, community involvement, internships, or co-op experiences.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and work effectively toward common goals.
Proficiency in organizing and analyzing data to solve multidimensional problems, along with demonstrated proficiency using AI tools and technologies.
Ability to work full-time on-site, travel domestically and internationally as required, obtain and maintain valid travel documentation, and possess the legal right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
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 Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Flexibility and adaptability to work across multiple functions, teams, and locations
- Ability to relocate and complete rotational assignments throughout the United States
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to organize and analyze data to solve multidimensional problems
- Proficiency using AI tools and technologies
- Ability to work full-time on-site
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
- Valid travel documentation
- Legal right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
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®.
