Johnson Controls
Principal Product Engineer
European Air-Cooled Chiller Engineering | Dublin, Ireland
What you will do
Johnson Controls has an exciting Principal Product Engineer opportunity based at our Dublin, Ireland location, supporting our new European air-cooled chiller engineering organization. If you are a technical leader who enjoys mechanical design, testing, data analysis, and project management, this could be the right position for you.
In this principal role you will work independently with minimal direction to develop the mechanical design and performance of air-cooled chiller components and systems engineered for the European market. You will act as the technical leader for projects and the design team, represent the design team to manufacturing through initiating and executing design changes, mentor and serve as a role model for Engineer II and Senior Engineers, and develop and maintain the skill sets and work practices needed to align with the organization’s expectations.
How you will do it
Maintains an expert-level understanding of the theories, concepts, technical principles, and processes related to the fluid, thermal, refrigeration, and other mechanical aspects of air-cooled chillers
Works independently with minimal direction, independently developing the approach to mechanical design solutions, and leads process improvement teams
Plans complex projects and product releases; able to complete the full set of designs for features or products, and defines specifications for multiple features or products
Applies European mechanical and safety codes and directives, including CE marking, the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), and the Machinery Directive, and harmonized standards such as EN 378 (refrigerating systems safety) and EN 14511 (chiller performance rating)
Acts as the technical leader of projects and the product team, serving as a mentor and role model for Engineer II and Senior Engineers
Works closely with the design and manufacturing teams to generate layout concepts and system configurations that balance cost, performance, and reliability
Coordinates and helps execute test programs to validate the performance and reliability of mechanical systems and components; analyzes, designs, modifies, and troubleshoots mechanical sub-components and sub-systems based on test data
Generates and reviews technical documentation for use within the product team, and represents Engineering in cross-functional activities
Recognized as an expert in one or more products or features and in one or more technical disciplines
Contributes to the on-time completion of programs and regularly reports on the status of projects
Adheres to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards
What we look for
Required
BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline / science; MS preferred
Minimum 7 years of experience in a related field, having released one or more products
Strong understanding of fluid and thermal principles
Working knowledge of European mechanical and refrigeration codes and standards (CE marking, PED, Machinery Directive, EN 378)
Proficient in mechanical design, able to conceptualize and implement design ideas into the product
Proficient at organizing and processing large amounts of data
Demonstrated ability to mentor and train other engineers and to act as a technical leader
Experience with product development, project management, and sustaining of configurable systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel up to 10%, primarily within Europe
Preferred
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional registration
Experience engineering industrial products in engineer-to-order, applied, or made-to-order environments
Familiarity with refrigeration systems and the EU F-Gas Regulation
Familiarity with HVAC systems and motor-driven mechanical engineering design and test
Experience applying European regulatory standards such as EN 378, EN 14511, and the Ecodesign / ErP framework
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline or science
- At least 7 years of experience in a related field
- Experience releasing one or more products
- Strong understanding of fluid and thermal principles
- Working knowledge of European mechanical and refrigeration codes and standards, including CE marking, PED, Machinery Directive, and EN 378
- Proficiency in mechanical design and implementing design concepts into products
- Proficiency organizing and processing large amounts of data
- Ability to mentor and train engineers and act as a technical leader
- Experience with product development, project management, and sustaining configurable systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 10%, primarily within Europe
- Master’s degree
- Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional registration
- Experience engineering industrial products in engineer-to-order, applied, or made-to-order environments
- Familiarity with refrigeration systems and EU F-Gas Regulation
- Familiarity with HVAC systems and motor-driven mechanical engineering design and testing
- Experience applying EN 378, EN 14511, and Ecodesign/ErP standards
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®.
