NextGen Hardware Engineer- Controls

Johnson Controls; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits from Day1

Job summary

Johnson Controls invites you to join an 18-month Engineering Training Program with four rotational assignments across engineering and business functions. You will gain hands-on experience, leadership development, and exposure to top industry talent as you contribute to smarter, healthier, and more sustainable buildings.

Rotations may occur across Milwaukee, WI and other U.S. facilities; this is an on-site role requiring in-person work five days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field).
• Willingness to relocate and rotate across US locations.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership potential.
• Experience with data analysis or AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete structured rotational assignments across engineering, operations, and product development.
• Apply technical and business skills to real-world projects.
• Receive mentorship from senior leaders while developing problem-solving and leadership capabilities.
• Work on-site at Johnson Controls facilities and travel as required.

Skills

Data analysis

AI tools

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Launch your Career with Us! Our 18-month Engineering Training Program offers 4 rotational assignments across engineering and business functions, providing hands‑on experience, leadership development, and exposure to some of the industry's top talent. At Johnson Controls, our values guide everything we do. We are driven by integrity, teamwork, innovation, and a deep commitment to sustainability. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued, and employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact. As part of our team, you’ll help create smarter, healthier, and more sustainable buildings and communities-because at JCI, we believe in building a better tomorrow.

Rotation Location Possibilities

Rotational assignments may be located at one or more of the following Johnson Controls locations: Milwaukee, WIReynosa, Mexico

Why You'll Love it

• Competitive pay starting at $75,000 with $5,000 sign on bonus
• Benefits that start Day1 (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time –15 daysof vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays
• Amentorwho’s invested in your success, along with asupport networkof peers and leaders
• Work Location, Rotations, and Travel –This is a fully on‑site position and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements. Participants are expected to work in person at their assigned Johnson Controls facility five days per week. Rotational assignments are a core part of this program and are not limited to your hiring location. One or more of your rotations may be based at another Johnson Controls facility within the United States and require an extended stay away from your home location, typically lasting several weeks to several months. Company-supported travel, lodging, and relocation assistance are provided in accordance with company policy.

What You Will Do

Complete structured rotational assignments across engineering, operations, product development, and other key functions. Apply technical and business skills to real-world projects, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to solve complex challenges and drive impact. Receive mentorship and coaching from senior leaders and technical experts while developing problem‑solving, communication, and leadership capabilities. Contribute to the successful and timely completion of projects, provide status updates, and deliver a final capstone project. Work on‑site at your assigned Johnson Controls facility throughout the program and complete rotations that may require extended stays at other U.S. locations. Travel domestically and occasionally internationally for training, project work, factory or supplier visits, and collaboration with global engineering teams.

What to Expect

• Hands‑on experience: Work on meaningful projects that make an impact on the business.
• Broad exposure: Rotate through engineering, operations, product development, and other key business functions while gaining experience across multiple JCI locations.
• Mentorship and growth: Learn directly from leaders and experienced engineers while building technical, business, and leadership skills.
• Leadership development: Graduate from the program with a strong foundation in Johnson Controls Engineering Leadership Competencies.
• Immersive on‑site experience: Work side‑by‑side with your team and mentors in the lab, on the shop floor, and in office environments.
• Career opportunities: Upon successful completion of the program, transition into a full‑time role in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or Product Management.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field); preferred coursework includes Thermodynamics, Machine Design, Fluid Flow, and Introduction to Electrical Engineering.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work across multiple functions, teams, and locations, including relocation and rotational assignments throughout the United States.
• Passion for learning, growth, and leadership, demonstrated through school, work, community involvement, internships, or co‑op experiences.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and work effectively toward common goals.
• Proficiency in organizing and analyzing data to solve multidimensional problems, along with demonstrated proficiency using AI tools and technologies.
• Ability to work full‑time on‑site, travel domestically and internationally as required, obtain and maintain valid travel documentation, and possess the legal right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non‑discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to our mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.