Junior Product Engineer

Johnson Controls; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking an entry-level Product Engineer I to support the mechanical design and performance of air-cooled chiller components for the European market. You will work under supervision, build product knowledge, support lab testing and factory activity, and contribute to new product development while honing your technical expertise.

You will learn European codes (CE marking, PED, Machinery Directive) and standards (EN 378, EN 14511) and help deliver engineering

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Internship, co-op, or work experience in related field preferred.
• Understanding of fundamental fluid and thermal principles.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD and engineering drawing practice.
• Willingness to learn European mechanical and refrigeration codes and standards (CE marking, PED, Machinery Directive, EN 378).
• Able to organize and process large amounts of data.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, schedule-driven, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, primarily within Europe.

Responsibilities

• Support the mechanical design and performance of air-cooled chiller components for the European market.
• Work under close supervision and follow defined processes.
• Contribute to design activities with the project team.
• Support delivery of engineering deliverables (design specs, reviews, data analysis).
• L earn and apply European mechanical and safety codes and harmonized standards.
• Assist with laboratory test programs and data collection and presentation.
• Assist with selection of mechanical components considering cost and performance.
• Provide day-to-day support to factory operations, lab, and product service.

Skills

Fluid principles

Thermal principles

3D CAD

Engineering drawing

Communication

Teamwork

Willing to travel

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

What you will do

Johnson Controls has an exciting Product Engineer I opportunity based at our Dublin, Ireland location, supporting our new European air-cooled chiller engineering organization. If you are beginning your engineering career and enjoy mechanical design, hands-on testing, and data analysis, this could be the right position for you.
In this entry-level role you will support the mechanical design and performance of air-cooled chiller components engineered for the European market, working under close supervision to complete design work as part of a project team. You will build your knowledge of our products, support laboratory testing and factory activity, and contribute to new and exciting product development programs while developing your technical expertise.

How you will do it

Builds an understanding of the theories, concepts, technical principles, and processes related to the fluid, thermal, refrigeration, and other mechanical aspects of air-cooled chillers

Works under close supervision, following work instructions and defined processes, and takes direction from more experienced engineers

Follows the project plan and participates in design activities with other team members

Supports delivery of engineering deliverables, including design specifications, design reviews, data analysis, etc.

Learns and 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)

Supports the build, instrumentation, and running of laboratory test programs; collects, reduces, and presents test data under guidance

Assists with the selection of mechanical components - including heat exchangers, fans, valves, and refrigerant piping - considering cost, performance, and availability

Provides day-to-day support to factory operations, the laboratory, and product technical service on assigned components

Supports the sustaining of released product, including gathering information to support design changes

Communicates with project team members and reports progress on assigned tasks

Applies standard technical and mathematical principles, theories, concepts, and best-practice methodologies in the field

Continuously increases expertise across chiller design, theory, construction, operation, and applications; participates in process improvement

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


• Entry level; previous internship, co-op, or work experience in a related field preferred


• Understanding of fundamental fluid and thermal principles


• Working knowledge of 3D CAD and engineering drawing practice


• Willingness to learn and apply European mechanical and refrigeration codes and standards (CE marking, PED, Machinery Directive, EN 378)


• Able to organize and process large amounts of data


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, schedule-driven, team-oriented environment


• Ability to travel up to 10%, primarily within Europe

Preferred

• Internship, co-op, or placement experience in HVAC, refrigeration, or another industrial product environment


• Exposure to laboratory testing, instrumentation, and data acquisition


• Familiarity with refrigeration systems and the EU F-Gas Regulation


• Familiarity with HVAC systems and motor-driven mechanical engineering design and test


• Exposure to structural, thermal, or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis


• Experience with ERP / material resource planning (MRP) software


• Familiarity with European regulatory standards such as EN 378, EN 14511, and the Ecodesign / ErP framework

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