Facilities Engineer

Johnson Controls; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Facilities Engineer to oversee the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our manufacturing facility and supporting infrastructure. You will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient building systems in collaboration with production and engineering teams.

This onsite role requires strong technical ownership, project management, and a proactive approach to facility readiness and future expansion needs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience managing facilities in manufacturing, industrial, semiconductor, or medical device environments.
• Strong understanding of building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, compressed air, and industrial utilities.
• Experience managing contractors, service providers, and capital projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment specifications, utility layouts, and construction documents.
• Ability to develop project scopes, manage budgets, and execute projects on schedule.
• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment installations and facility infrastructure planning.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, and external vendor teams.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Own the operation, maintenance, and reliability of all facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, process gasses, waste management, fire protection, and building infrastructure.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to maximize facility uptime and safety.
• Lead facility improvement, expansion, and capital projects from planning through execution.
• Manage contractors, service providers, and facility vendors, including scope development, bidding, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and building regulations.
• Partner with engineering and production teams to define facility and utility requirements for new equipment and production processes.
• Plan and coordinate facility readiness activities for equipment installations, factory expansions, and manufacturing growth.
• Monitor facility performance, utility consumption, and operating costs, identifying opportunities for improved reliability and efficiency.
• Support long-term facility infrastructure planning to meet future manufacturing and business needs.

Skills

Vendor management

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Job description

Facilities Engineer

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.

Thermal constraints limit AI infrastructure, semiconductor equipment, power electronics, and defense systems. JCI removes those constraints. Enabled by the Stack Forging process, JCI produces high-performance thermal components and cooling loop solutions - purpose-built for direct integration into AI, HPC, and mission-critical systems. JCI has built the industry's leading thermal management platform for the applications that demand it most.

As a Builder on the Stack Forging Thermal Solutions team at Johnson Controls, you'll join a team of sleeve-rollers who set a high bar for themselves and their co-workers. We foster a collaborative culture with no silos, where everyone is encouraged to think out loud. If you are passionate about your craft and don't give up until you've found a way, you will make an ideal Builder!

What You'll Do

As a Facilities Engineer, you will be responsible for the management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our manufacturing facility and supporting infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all building systems while partnering closely with production, manufacturing and engineering teams to support current operations and future growth.

Who You Are

You are a seasoned manufacturing professional with strong technical knowledge of facility systems with project and vendor management experience. You will play a key role in planning facility upgrades, supporting equipment installations, and ensuring our infrastructure can meet the evolving needs of manufacturing. This role requires a high degree of technical ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position generally requires a commitment of 5 days onsite per week.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities are subject to change based on shifting business needs

• Own the operation, maintenance, and reliability of all facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, process gasses, waste management, fire protection, and building infrastructure.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to maximize facility uptime and safety.
• Lead facility improvement, expansion, and capital projects from planning through execution.
• Manage contractors, service providers, and facility vendors, including scope development, bidding, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and building regulations.
• Partner with engineering and production teams to define facility and utility requirements for new equipment and production processes.
• Plan and coordinate facility readiness activities for equipment installations, factory expansions, and manufacturing growth.
• Monitor facility performance, utility consumption, and operating costs, identifying opportunities for improved reliability and efficiency.
• Support long-term facility infrastructure planning to meet future manufacturing and business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience managing facilities in a manufacturing, industrial, semiconductor, or medical device environment.
• Strong understanding of building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, compressed air, and industrial utilities.
• Experience managing contractors, service providers, and capital projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment specifications, utility layouts, and construction documents.
• Ability to develop project scopes, manage budgets, and execute projects on schedule.
• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment installations and facility infrastructure planning.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, and external vendor teams.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting metal manufacturing, laboratory, additive manufacturing, semiconductor, medical device, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and local building code requirements.
• At least one of the following MA professional lic