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What you will do
Johnson Controls is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join our Special Hazards Fire Suppression New Product Introduction (NPI) team at our R&D facility in Marinette, WI. This role focuses on the design, development, testing, and certification of fire protection products for our Restaurant Suppression product portfolio. Responsibilities include development of mechanical hardware including concept generation, detailed design, prototyping, and design verification testing, regulatory approval testing, and launch support. This is an on-site position (not remote) and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. Candidates must be commuting distance to Marinette, WI, or able to relocate.
How you will do it
Work with a team of passionate engineers, program managers, product line managers and other professionals to create world class life safety products.
Analyze high level market requirements to establish design direction.
Prepare design concept diagrams, detailed drawings, and specifications.
Analyze designs for feasibility, cost optimization, vibration tolerance, mechanical stress, fluid flow, heat transfer, and other parameters.
Direct and coordinate prototype efforts.
Plan and execute test programs; analyze test data to optimize designs.
Maintain a working knowledge of manufacturing methods; design products for manufacturing efficiency.
Maintain knowledge of industry technology trends.
Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements and test standards.
Prepare and present reports and presentations.
What we look for
Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
0+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, mechanical product development, fire protection engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Able to apply fundamental engineering theories, mathematics, mechanics, and physical science concepts to the job.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, good written and oral communications skills, flexibility and adaptability to changing situations.
Ability to write reports and convey detailed technical information.
Preferred
Familiarity with DFMEA (design failure mode and effect analysis) and DFAM (design for assembly and manufacturing)
Experience with phase-gate design processes
Ability for occasional travel
Proficiency of MSOffice, PTC Creo and Windchill
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $90,000 (Salary 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
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 Mechanical Engineering
- 0+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, mechanical product development, fire protection engineering, or related technical discipline
- Ability to apply fundamental engineering theories, mathematics, mechanics, and physical science concepts
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with good written and oral communication, flexibility, and adaptability
- Ability to write reports and convey detailed technical information
- On-site work in Marinette, WI; must be within commuting distance or able to relocate
- Not eligible for visa sponsorship (must be authorized to work without sponsorship)
- Familiarity with DFMEA (design failure mode and effect analysis) and DFAM (design for assembly and manufacturing)
- Experience with phase-gate design processes
- Ability for occasional travel
- Proficiency with MSOffice, PTC Creo, and Windchill
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®.
