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
Johnson Controls is hiring! The Sustaining Mechanical Engineer is a product support engineering role within the Fire Suppression Special Hazards & Foam R&D team. In this position, you will support a portfolio of fire protection products and equipment used across a variety of applications and industries. You will also provide technical support to the business by partnering with Manufacturing, Quality, and Technical Services teams; collaborating with regulatory and certification agencies to maintain compliance with global standards; and working within a global R&D organization to design, test, validate, and improve products.
This role offers the opportunity to drive product enhancements, implement cost reduction initiatives, and lead engineering changes from concept through execution. You will also play a key role in troubleshooting product issues, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and ensuring the ongoing performance and reliability of our products. As part of your product line responsibilities, you will regularly collaborate with cross-functional teams, global engineering partners, external suppliers, regulatory bodies, and customers.
This position is based onsite in Marinette, WI. Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility, or open to relocation. Only US Citizens and/or Permanent Residents will be considered.
How you will do it
- Conduct root cause analysis of difficult design or manufacturing problems and demonstrate creative thinking in problem solving and design activities.
- Manage multiple sustaining engineering projects and prioritize to meet critical deadlines.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and R&D teams to clearly communicate design specifications and test criteria.
What we look for
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 3+ years relevant work experience as a mechanical engineer
- Experience based understanding of fundamental engineering theories, mathematics, mechanics, and physical science concepts to the job
- Practical knowledge of best practices for manufacturing and design
Preferred
- Familiarity with DFMEA (design failure mode and effect analysis)
- Functional knowledge of VAVE
- Experience with phase-gate design processes
- Proficiency of MSOffice, PTC Creo and Windchill
SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $115,000 (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
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 3+ years of relevant experience as a mechanical engineer
- Experience-based understanding of engineering theories, mathematics, mechanics, and physical science concepts
- Practical knowledge of manufacturing and design best practices
- Familiarity with DFMEA
- Functional knowledge of VAVE
- Experience with phase-gate design processes
- Proficiency with MS Office, PTC Creo, and Windchill
- Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Must be within commuting distance of Marinette, Wisconsin, or willing to relocate
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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®.
