Facilities Engineer – Manufacturing Infrastructure & Upgrades

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

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.