Engineering Technician

Johnson Controls; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Engineering Technician for our Cranston, RI R&D facility. You will assemble and run test setups to verify new product designs, ensuring safety, precision, and reliability. You will also support calibration coordination and documentation, working with engineering teams to meet agency test standards.

The role requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and offers a competitive benefits package with growth opportunities in a global tech-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Required Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical assembly, fabrication, or test setup construction.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and basic shop equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, test standards, and measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measures, etc.).
• US Citizen and/or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and modify test setups, fixtures, and prototypes.
• Perform light carpentry, plumbing, and basic fabrication to support test setup construction.
• Interpret engineering drawings, agency test standards, and work request criteria to ensure accurate setup and configuration.
• Coordinate the shipment and receipt of equipment to and from ISO 17025 accredited external calibration vendors.
• Maintain calibration documentation and communicate equipment availability to engineering.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Fabrication

Test setup

Reading drawings

Measurement tools

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology

Tools

Forklift

Scissor lift

Hydraulic test loops

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. 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 socialplatform.

What You Will Do

Johnson Controls is seeking to fill the position Engineering Technician, based in one of our advanced R&D facilities located in Cranston, RI. As a Engineering Technician, you will contribute directly to R&D innovation by assembling and running test setups that verify new product designs against agency test standards. Working alongside engineers, you will help ensure that prototypes are tested safely, precisely, and reliably. In addition, you will support the site’s calibration department by coordinating the shipment, receipt, and documentation of equipment requiring external calibration services. We require candidates to be US Citizens and/or permanent residents of the US. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

How You Will Do It

Build, assemble, and modify test setups, fixtures, and prototypes. Perform light carpentry, plumbing, and basic fabrication to support test setup construction. Interpret engineering drawings, agency test standards, and work request criteria to ensure accurate setup and configuration. Manage equipment records within the Fluke MET/TEAM asset management system. Coordinate the shipment and receipt of equipment to and from ISO 17025 accredited external calibration vendors. Maintain calibration documentation, replace failed or broken calibrated items, and communicate equipment availability to engineering. Operate equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and hoists. Collect, record, and organize test data with strong attention to detail. Establish and sustain effective working relationships across a variety of teams.

What We Look For

Required Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent practical experience. Hands‑on experience with mechanical assembly, fabrication, or test setup construction. Experience with hand tools, power tools, and basic shop equipment. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, test standards, and measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measures, etc.). High attention to detail and strong computer skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage technical documentation. US Citizen and/or permanent resident. Preferred Experience working with hydraulic test loops, including pumps, valves, and flow control systems. Forklift and scissor lift experience. Experience within the fire protection industry.

HIRING COMPENSATION RANGE: $26/hr - $40/hr (Compensation 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 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.

• This position includes a competitive benefits package.

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 AboutUs tab on the Johnson Controls careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

JCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories. 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. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non‑discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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