Mechanical Engineer: From Concept to Production Automation

Johnson Controls; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) and benefits

On-the-job training

Collaborative environment

Zero Harm safety policy

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Stack Forging Thermal Solutions team. You will help bring lab-developed concepts into mass production, commissioning and improving machines used in the Stack Forging process.

You will own design decisions, collaborate across product, process, and operations, and contribute to reliability and safety in a fast-paced environment. This role generally requires four days onsite per week with a strong emphasis on hands-on engineering.

Qualifications

• 2+ years industry experience and a 4-year degree in Engineering.
• Background in electro-mechanical systems and/or precision machine design.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment with a bias towards action.
• Solid engineering fundamentals and familiarity with equipment design for production environments.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing, including sheet metal, machined and welded parts.
• Exposure to automation systems, control cabinets, industrial sensors, PLCs, data acquisition and I/O devices.
• Experience with GD&T, SolidWorks (with PDM), and FMEA.
• Experience with sub-disciplines: fluid/gas handling, motion planning, hydraulics, laser cutting, vacuum systems.
• A proactive problem-solver who communicates clearly in a fast-changing environment.
• Readiness to work in a dynamic setting with high-risk trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Design components within Stack Forging manufacturing systems, including automated equipment.
• Run design processes from requirements to concept generation and reviews.
• Document and communicate design decisions and changes.
• Support overall equipment efficiency, process stability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with product, process, applications, and operations teams.
• Perform proof-of-concept calculations and benchtop testing to inform design decisions.
• Create and update subsystem designs, BOMs, CAD models, and drawings.
• Support vendor selection and work with external vendors on components.
• Execute tolerance analysis and root-cause investigations.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership & drive

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

4-year degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks (with PDM)

GD&T

FMEA

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Stack Forging Thermal Solutions team. You will help bring lab-developed concepts into mass production, commissioning and improving machines used in the Stack Forging process.

You will own design decisions, collaborate across product, process, and operations, and contribute to reliability and safety in a fast-paced environment. This role generally requires four days onsite per week with a strong emphasis on hands-on engineering.