Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. in Cranston, RI is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our advanced R&D team. You will assemble and run test setups, verify designs against standards, and support calibration workflows across the site, ensuring safety, precision, and reliability.

You will work with engineers, interpret drawings and standards, maintain records in asset management systems, and coordinate external calibration with ISO 17025 vendors. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Reading drawings

Detail orientation

US Citizenship

Education

Mechanical engineering technology degree

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Calipers

Micrometers

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 datacenters, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where itreally matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, weelevatecustomer performance,turn goals into real-world results andhelpmove society forward.

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

What You Will Do

JohnsonControlsis 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

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 marketdata.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. Theposted range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognizethat exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typicalprofile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, weencourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may usetechnology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluatecandidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, pleasevisit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls careers site athttps://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

JCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories.