HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer

Alloy Enterprises; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls’ Frick division seeks a Mechanical Applications Engineer to design refrigeration systems, select equipment, and tailor solutions for food and beverage facilities. You will collaborate with sales and manufacturing to translate requirements into precise specifications and documentation.

You will also support pricing, prepare quotations, and manage project orders from start to finish while guiding engineering, drafting, and production teams to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience (3+ years).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and business systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop refrigeration system designs meeting customer specifications.
• Create customized solutions for diverse manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborate with Field Sales for technical guidance and quotes.
• Generate and manage equipment orders from initiation to completion.
• Translate customer requirements into detailed manufacturing documentation.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited mechanical/chemical/electrical engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Business systems

Job description

Mechanical Applications Engineer

At Frick® by Johnson Controls, we've been delivering innovative industrial refrigeration solutions to the food and beverage industry for decades. Our technologies power critical processes worldwide, helping customers achieve higher efficiency, lower operating costs, and consistent performance.

What You'll Do

As a Mechanical Applications Engineer, you will integrate engineering expertise with customer collaboration, supporting sales, designing solutions, and driving projects from start to finish.

Engineering & Design

• Develop refrigeration system designs and equipment selections meeting customer specifications.
• Apply product knowledge to create customized solutions for diverse manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure designs meet performance requirements, including psychrometric conditions where applicable.

Commercial & Sales Support

• Collaborate with Field Sales teams to provide technical expertise and solution guidance.
• Prepare accurate project quotations, including cost and selling price calculations.
• Support pricing for standard and custom equipment offerings.

Project & Order Management

• Generate and manage equipment orders from initiation through completion.
• Translate customer requirements into detailed documentation for manufacturing and execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide technical guidance to manufacturing, drafting, and sales teams.
• Work with internal stakeholders to align pricing, design, and project requirements.

Customer Engagement

• Support global customers with technical and application expertise.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering (ABET-accredited), or equivalent experience (3+ years).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and business systems.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with refrigeration systems, HVAC, or industrial equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

Hiring Salary Range: $67K - $75K (Salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data). For details on our benefits, visit the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.

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