About Johnson Controls
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.
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What you will do
Join Johnson Controls as a Senior Product Systems Engineer and play a key role in shaping the future of innovative product solutions. In this expert-level position, you will lead and collaborate with a dynamic product team, driving end-to-end development—from concept and design through testing, data-driven analysis, and project execution. You’ll be at the forefront of innovation, supporting manufacturing efforts and championing design improvements that bring high-quality products to life.
This role thrives on collaboration, requiring close partnership with cross-functional teams including engineering leaders, product and project managers, designers, and manufacturing teams. Based onsite in our New Freedom, PA office, this is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven engineer who is eager to make a meaningful impact. Candidates should be within commuting distance or open to relocation. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Only US citizens and/or permanent residents of the US will be considered.
How you will do it
Maintain understanding of theories, concepts, technical principles, and processes related to fluid, thermal, and other mechanical aspects of air-cooled chillers or centrifugal compressor
Contribute to the on-time completion of programs and regular reports on the status of projects
Expert in mechanical design and able to conceptualize and implement design ideas into the product release and technology investigation
Apply mechanical codes such as UL, CE, PED, GB and ASME
Work closely with the design and manufacturing teams in generating layout concepts and system configurations that consider the best balance of cost, performance, and reliability.
Execute test programs to validate performance and reliability of mechanical systems and components
Analyze, design, modify and/or troubleshoot mechanical sub-components and sub-systems based on prototype testing and test data
Generate and review technical documentation for use within the product team
Occasional domestic and international travel (less than 10%)
What we look for
Required
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Controls Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Mechatronics Engineering
3+ years experience in HVAC, Data Center, Power and Energy, Automotive related industries (excluding university experience)
Proficient with organizing and processing massive data analysis
Ability to quickly develop cross-functional relationships to achieve business objectives
Passion with new learnings and growth
US citizens and/or permanent residents of the US
Preferred
Commercial HVAC industry experience
Data center cooling product experience
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $100,000 (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
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
- 2+ years of experience in a mechanical engineering role
- Proficient with organizing and processing massive data analysis
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®.
