Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!
Who we are:
Johnson Controls is global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!
What We Offer:
Competitive salary
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
On-the-job/cross-training opportunities
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What you will do:
Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Controls Systems Engineer to drive the design and development of control system software for industrial refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
You will join a team delivering advanced controls for chillers, air handlers, and smart building products that optimize cooling/heating performance and energy costs. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art testing facilities and the opportunity to contribute to leading cooling solutions that advance decarbonization, data center efficiency, AI-enabled manufacturing, and sustainability.
How you will do it:
Work as part of a rapidly growing team to tackle new control needs in decarbonization and data center cooling.
Design, implement, test, and support control software for chillers and air handling units used in data centers, large facilities, and industrial applications.
Develop reliable, maintainable, and testable code in MATLAB/Simulink; apply model-based design practices for embedded systems.
Apply control theory and engineering principles (modeling, simulation, statistics, data acquisition) to create robust, efficient controllers.
Drive data-driven modeling and machine learning to analyze test data and develop plant models for challenging systems.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to capture system-wide software requirements and drive the development of new chiller and HVAC products.
What we look for:
Required
BS in Software, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline; MS preferred.
6+ years of controls development experience, including at least 3 years of Model-Based Design using MATLAB/Simulink.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience producing software requirements and specifications.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team and support fast-paced product delivery.
Experience with system identification, modeling, and data analysis is highly desirable.
Advanced proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink; experience applying MBSD in embedded systems and driving automation, optimization, and toolchain improvements.
Proficiency reading embedded code in C/C++ and scripting in Python/MATLAB.
Willingness to travel up to 5% as required to support projects and customers.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $95,000 - $120,000 (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.
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®.
