Chiller Engineering Manager (onsite)

Johnson Controls; New Freedom (York County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Competitive bonus plan

On-site role at New Freedom, PA

Job summary

Johnson Controls in New Freedom, PA, is seeking a Chiller Engineering Manager to lead the global Air Cooled Chiller Product Engineering team onsite at the Advanced Engineering and Development Center. You will guide a talented group through design, development, and launch of new chillers while evolving existing platforms.

You will align engineering, PM, and cross-functional stakeholders, secure resources, and drive projects from concept to commercialization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8+ years in thermal engineering, heat transfer, refrigeration and components.
• 1+ year as a Manager/Lead; able to lead 5+ engineers; travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain in-depth understanding of theories, concepts, technical principles and processes related to air-cooled chillers.
• Lead engineering activities in refrigeration components selection and system design to meet product specification.
• Develop and execute test programs to verify performance and reliability of mechanical sub-components and systems.
• Lead development and sustainment projects with cross-functional teams for on-time completion.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers to develop technical competency.
• Lead a team of 5–10 engineers.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Thermal engineering

Heat transfer

Refrigeration

Project management

Technical documentation

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

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.

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.

Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on socialplatforms.

What You Will Do

Johnson Controls is seeking a dynamic Chiller Engineering Manager to join our global Air Cooled Chiller Product Engineering team in New Freedom, PA. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of next‑generation chiller technologies that support customers around the world while driving innovation across a global product portfolio. This position is based onsite at our Advanced Engineering and Development Center in New Freedom, PA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the office, or able to relocate. Various relocation packages are available.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will guide a talented engineering team through the design, development, and launch of new air‑cooled chiller products while ensuring the continued success and evolution of existing platforms. You'll serve as the critical link between engineering, project management, and cross‑functional stakeholders, aligning teams around strategic objectives, removing obstacles, and driving projects from concept to commercialization.

You will be providing engineering leadership, fostering team alignment, shaping project plans, securing resources, and partnering with project managers to ensure successful execution. The remaining portion of the role involves serving as a trusted technical advisor, helping teams analyze complex engineering challenges, prioritize opportunities, and develop effective solutions. While this is primarily a leadership position, you'll also have opportunities to stay technically engaged, rolling up your sleeves when needed to troubleshoot issues, review data, and provide hands‑on guidance to the team.

If you're passionate about leading innovative product development, mentoring engineering talent, and making a global impact within the HVAC industry, we'd love to hear from you!

How You Will Do It

• Maintains in-depth understanding of theories, concepts, technical principles and processes related to all aspects of air‑cooled chillers
• Has proficiency in mechanical design and be able to conceptualize and implement design ideas into the product
• Leads engineering activities in refrigeration components selection and system design to meet product specification.
• Develops and executes test programs independently to verify performance and reliability of mechanical sub‑components and systems
• Leads development and sustainment projects working with cross‑functional teams to ensure on‑time completion of projects
• Generates technical documentation for use within the company
• Serves as a technical expert to support product code/standard compliance efforts
• Possesses extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes related to air cooled chiller products and applies the philosophy of designing to standard manufacturing process
• Provides technical support to manufacturing, field trouble shooting and application inquiries
• Mentors and supervises junior engineers to effectively develop technical competency
• Strives for continuous improvement and teamwork in a global product development environment.
• Lead a team of 5-10 engineers

Required

What you will need

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 8+ years’ of experience with thermal engineering, heat transfer, thermal dynamics, refrigeration, and components
• Experience in product sustaining including factory support, field issue resolution
• 1+ years of experience as a Manager and/or Lead
• Be able to lead a team of 5+ engineers
• Able to travel up to 15%

Preferred

• Master's degree
• Chiller industry experience

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $120,000 - $150,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. 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, 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