Fabrication Engineer

Johnson Controls; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks an office-based Fabrication Engineer to design, fabricate, and implement electrical systems for complex projects. You will partner with Sales Teams, COE, and Field Leadership to mitigate delivery risks and improve customer experience and project profitability.

You will review designs, cost estimates, and scope, track parts and lead times, and perform hands-on fabrication of electrical boxes. Strong documentation and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical experience with design capability and networking skills.
• Knowledge of network architectures.
• Experience with electrical systems integration.
• Ability to follow wiring diagrams and blueprints.
• Maintain accurate documentation of scope of work.
• Strong organizational skills and independent work ability.
• Hands-on fabrication support including wiring and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Support the fabrication of large and complex jobs within the fabrication group.
• Review and reconcile system design, cost estimates, and scope of work documents for jobs in your area.
• Participate in internal and external customer meetings to review delivery plans.
• Track parts inventories for Specialty Products production, including custom parts with long lead times, and order parts when quantities are low.
• Transfer internal parts and assemblies as needed to support project flow.
• Perform hands‑on fabrication of electrical boxes, including wiring configuration, wire terminations, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Communicate proactively with Sales Teams and COE regarding new opportunities early in the pursuit and proposal process.
• Monitor customer experience and Est. vs. Act. GM% trends within assigned markets.
• Track productive time by activity category to support capacity and financial performance models.
• Provide monthly project updates in the forecast tool and ensure accurate billing‑cycle documentation for each project.

Skills

Electrical design

Network architectures

Electrical systems integration

Wiring diagrams

Documentation

Org skills

Stakeholder communication

Hands-on fabrication

Tools

AutoCAD

Compass

TIP

Oracle

Job description

Fabrication Engineer Johnson Controls is seeking an office-based electrical engineering resource to support the design, fabrication, and implementation of small and large complex jobs. This role works closely with local internal teams and subcontracted resources to align on electrical system design, scope of work, delivery planning, and documentation.

Role Overview

The Fabrication Engineer helps ensure complex jobs are understood early, supported effectively, and delivered with strong technical control. You will partner with Sales Teams, Centers of Excellence (COE), and Field Leadership to identify delivery risks, support fabrication activities, and help improve both customer experience and job financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the fabrication of large and complex jobs within the fabrication group.
• Review and reconcile system design, cost estimates, and scope of work documents for jobs in your area.
• Participate in internal and external customer meetings to review delivery plans.
• Track parts inventories for Specialty Products production, including custom parts with long lead times, and order parts when quantities are low.
• Transfer internal parts and assemblies as needed to support project flow.
• Perform hands‑on fabrication of electrical boxes, including wiring configuration, wire terminations, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Communicate proactively with Sales Teams and COE regarding new opportunities early in the pursuit and proposal process.
• Monitor customer experience and Est. vs. Act. GM% trends within assigned markets.
• Track productive time by activity category to support capacity and financial performance models.
• Provide monthly project updates in the forecast tool and ensure accurate billing‑cycle documentation for each project.

How You Will Do It

Own outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity by maintaining accurate documentation, following through on commitments, and supporting compliant execution from planning through billing. Stay close to the work by reviewing designs, scope, and cost details early, then coordinating with Sales, COE, local resources, and customers to remove obstacles before they affect delivery. Improve every day by watching customer experience and margin trends, identifying delivery risks early, and using clear problem‑solving to strengthen performance on future jobs. Win as one team by working collaboratively across internal functions and subcontracted resources, sharing information openly, and supporting a smooth handoff from pursuit to execution. Use strong organization and attention to detail to keep parts, documentation, forecasts, and project updates accurate and current.

Qualifications

• Electrical experience with design capability and computer networking skills.
• Knowledge of network architectures.
• Relevant experience in electrical systems integration.
• Ability to follow wiring diagrams and blueprints.
• Experience maintaining accurate documentation of scope of work and performance.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and manage details carefully.
• Ability to balance options and communicate them clearly with stakeholders.
• Hands‑on ability to support electrical fabrication work, including wiring configuration, terminations, and assembly tasks.

Nice to Have

• Mechanical design skills and experience.
• Working knowledge of Compass, TIP, Oracle, or other Johnson Controls platforms.
• Knowledge of security architectures.
• Experience or proficiency in AutoCAD.

Why Join Us

This role gives you the chance to work on complex fabrication projects that directly influence customer experience, delivery performance, and financial results. You will collaborate with Sales Teams, COE, and Field Leadership while applying your technical skills in a role with visible impact across the job lifecycle.

Compensation and Benefits

• HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $27.45-$38.55 (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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Hiring Process Information

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

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.