Controls Systems Design Assistant

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. in Huntington Beach, CA, is seeking an engineer-support role focused on hardware designs and software for HVAC control systems.

You will work under supervision to meet project requirements, preparing submittals and communicating design details to customers and installation teams. The role emphasizes material ordering, tracking, and coordination, creating wiring diagrams and BOMs, and producing as-built drawings and software.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical capability.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required.
• Experience in Mechanical/Electrical or Computer Science Engineering or 5+ years in HVAC field.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team with material ordering, tracking and delivery coordination.
• Select, order and track delivery of materials for assigned projects; coordinate factory-mounting processes.
• Assist in hardware designs from standard design library for flow diagrams, sequence of operations, BOMs and drawings.
• Create vital drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Gather field changes to create as-built drawings and software; prepare operation manuals.
• Keep engineers and stakeholders advised of job progress and issues.
• Complete paperwork including timesheets, expense reports and on-site documentation.
• Adhere to safety standards and prioritize contractor safety.

Skills

Technical capability

Advanced computer skills

HVAC experience

Education

Associates or Bachelors Degree in Mechanical /Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team.

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the

performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What you will do

Under direct supervision from the engineering team and using established standards, responsible for hardware designs and software programming for HVAC control systems to meet the intent of the project requirements. Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation team and subcontractors.

How you will do it

• Support the engineering team in all aspects of their duties with a focus on material ordering, tracking and delivery coordination.
• Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned projects. Coordinates factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule.
• Support engineering team in hardware designs from standard design library for flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
• Support engineering team in the creation of vital drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Assist in gathering field changes from the project team to create as-built drawings and software. Prepares proper documentation and/or manuals for system operation.
• Keeps engineers, management and JCI contractor or customer advised of job progress and issues.
• Completes paperwork including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

What we look for

Required

• Demonstrated technical capability.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required.
• Experience in the Mechanical /Electrical or Computer Science Engineering or work in trades of 1 or more of these subject areas or 5 + years in the HVAC field.

Preferred

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Mechanical /Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or 5 + years in the HVAC field.
• Experience with installing and/or commissioning controls systems including system-level controllers – or – experience designing or evaluating mechanical/electrical building systems or control systems.

Who we are

Johnson Controls 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, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/tomorrowneedsyou.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $20.10 - $25.10 (Hourly rate 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