Ctrls Systems Engineer II

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Guam; On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Controls Engineer II to design, develop, test, and implement control system software for industrial refrigeration and HVAC equipment. You will join a collaborative engineering team delivering advanced controls for chillers, air handlers, and smart building products that optimize cooling and energy efficiency.

The role offers state-of-the-art testing facilities and opportunities to contribute to decarbonization, data center efficiency, AI-enabled manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; MS preferred.
• 4–6 years of controls, automation, embedded systems, or related engineering experience, or an MS degree with relevant industry experience
• Experience developing control algorithms and software using MATLAB/Simulink
• Working knowledge of model-based design principles for embedded systems
• Familiarity with control systems concepts, modeling, simulation, and data analysis
• Experience supporting product development, validation testing, and troubleshooting efforts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced engineering environment
• Reading and understanding embedded C/C++ code and Python/MATLAB scripting

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and support control software for chillers and air handling units used in data centers, large facilities, and industrial environments
• Develop reliable and maintainable code using MATLAB/Simulink and model-based design
• Apply control theory fundamentals to develop robust and efficient control solutions
• Analyze system and test data to support controller development, performance optimization, and product validation
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers throughout product development
• Participate in laboratory and field testing to validate control performance and troubleshoot issues
• Support technical reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of controls development processes

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded C/C++

Python scripting

Control systems concepts

Model-based design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related; MS preferred

Job description

About Us

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.

What you will do

Johnson Controls is seeking a Controls Engineer II to support the design, development, testing, and implementation of control system software for industrial refrigeration and HVAC equipment. You will join a collaborative engineering team delivering advanced controls for chillers, air handlers, and smart building products that optimize cooling/heating performance and energy efficiency. This role offers exposure to state-of-the-art testing facilities and the opportunity to contribute to next-generation cooling solutions supporting decarbonization, data center efficiency, AI-enabled manufacturing, and sustainability initiatives.

How you will do it

• Contribute as part of a growing engineering team addressing new control system needs in decarbonization and data center cooling
• Design, implement, test, and support control software for chillers and air handling units used in data centers, large facilities, and industrial environments
• Develop reliable and maintainable code using MATLAB/Simulink, applying model-based design principles for embedded systems
• Apply control theory fundamentals (modeling, simulation, statistics, data acquisition) to develop robust and efficient control solutions
• Analyze system and test data to support controller development, performance optimization, and product validation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers throughout product development activities
• Participate in laboratory and field testing activities to validate control performance and troubleshoot issues
• Support technical reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of controls development processes

What we look for

Required:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; MS preferred
• 4-6 years of controls, automation, embedded systems, or related engineering experience, or an MS degree with relevant industry experience
• Experience developing control algorithms and software using MATLAB/Simulink
• Working knowledge of model-based design principles for embedded systems
• Familiarity with control systems concepts, modeling, simulation, and data analysis
• Experience supporting product development, validation testing, and troubleshooting efforts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced engineering environment
• Working ability to read and understand embedded C/C++ code and use scripting tools such as Python or MATLAB

Salary

SALARY: $76,000 - $100,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

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.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Relocation assistance may be provided for this role

Equal Opportunities

Johnson Controls International plc. 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, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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