Control Systems Engineer (AMB) - Field Support

Johnson Controls; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Bonus plan

Relocation packages

Benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Control Systems Engineer for its Salem, VA facility to design, develop, and support active magnetic bearing (AMB) control systems. The role focuses on onsite engineering, field support, and collaborative improvement of JCI-Synchrony products in rotating machinery.

The position requires a Bachelor's (Master’s preferred) in mechanical or electrical engineering, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong foundations in control theory, rotordynamics, and software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or closely related field required or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in engineering/manufacturing setting; internships/co-ops considered as experience.
• Experience with control theory, rotordynamics, and vibration analysis.
• Experience with dynamic analysis and testing of machinery; software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide commissioning and field support for AMB systems, including setup, remote monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Perform rotodynamic analysis for new AMB-supported machinery.
• Provide hands-on testing support for new magnetic bearing features, software, and manufacturability improvements.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting for magnetic bearing manufacturing and installation issues.
• Support MBC control algorithm development and control system architecture modifications.

Skills

Engineering experience

Control theory

Rotordynamics

Dynamic analysis

Software development

Hands-on tools

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Master’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

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Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Control Systems Engineer for its Salem, VA facility to design, develop, and support active magnetic bearing (AMB) control systems. The role focuses on onsite engineering, field support, and collaborative improvement of JCI-Synchrony products in rotating machinery.

The position requires a Bachelor's (Master’s preferred) in mechanical or electrical engineering, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong foundations in control theory, rotordynamics, and software