Instrumentation Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401K

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision

On-the-job training

Collaborative team

Zero Harm safety

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer for our Cranston, RI R&D facility. You will set up sensors and data acquisition, develop LabVIEW test control programs, and wire automation hardware such as PLCs and VFDs to support safety-focused fire protection research.

Applicants must be US Citizens or permanent residents. The role requires hands-on instrumentation experience, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical docs in a

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition hardware.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW, PLC programming, and VFD programming.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting across electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and maintain sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems for fire protection R&D testing.
• Develop and modify LabVIEW programs for data collection and test control.
• Build, wire, and troubleshoot automation hardware including PLCs and VFDs.
• Diagnose and resolve wiring, communications, control logic, and instrumentation issues.

Skills

Instrumentation hardware

LabVIEW/PLC/VFD programming

Electrical schematics literacy

Troubleshooting

US Citizenship/Residency

Education

Engineering degree (ME/EE/Mechatronics)

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

Who we are:

Johnson Controls is global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard - your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
• On-the-job/cross-training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Applicants must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for this position. Employment sponsorship is not available for this role.

What You Will Do

JohnsonControlsis seeking to fill the position Instrumentation Engineer, based in one of our advanced R&D facilitieslocatedin Cranston, RI.

The Instrumentation Engineer will support experimental development by setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting sensors, instrumentation, automation hardware, and data acquisition systems. You will work closely with project engineers to ensure test systems operate safely, accurately, and reliably. 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

• Set up, configure, and maintain sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems used in fire suppression R&D testing.
• Develop, modify, and maintain LabVIEW programs for data collection, test control, and system monitoring.
• Build, wire, and troubleshoot automation hardware including PLCs and VFDs.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving wiring, communication protocols, control logic, and instrumentation performance.
• Maintain wiring diagrams, test configurations, and system component records.
• 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, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
• Hands on experience with instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition hardware.
• Working knowledge of LabVIEW, PLC programming, and VFD programming.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
• US Citizen and/or permanent resident.

Preferred

• Experience working with water or hydraulic test loops, including pumps, valves, and flow control systems.
• Experience within the fire protection industry.

Salary Range: $72,000 - $94,000 (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