Product Manager I - Custom Air Handling Systems

Johnson Controls, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Product Manager I for Custom Air Handling Systems to apply an engineering background to guide product strategy and market engagement.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Product Management to translate customer needs into roadmaps, evaluate new ideas, and support launches of air handling solutions while gaining exposure to pricing and portfolio management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in HVAC, Air Handling Systems, Application Engineering, Project Engineering, Product Engineering, Technical Sales, or related disciplines.
• Understanding of commercial HVAC systems and air handling equipment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required 20%

Responsibilities

• Gather customer, sales, and market feedback to identify opportunities for product improvements and innovation.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive offerings.
• Assist in the development and execution of product roadmaps and portfolio plans.
• Help evaluate new product ideas and business opportunities.
• Contribute to product lifecycle decisions and long-term strategic planning.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams to drive product initiatives.
• Help translate customer needs into clear product requirements.
• Support the successful introduction of new products, features, and capabilities.
• Serve as a technical resource for custom air handling products.
• Evaluate product enhancement opportunities and customer requirements.
• Support the development of technical content, training materials, and sales tools.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Shape the Future of Custom HVAC Solutions

Are you an engineer who enjoys solving complex HVAC challenges and wants to expand your impact beyond design and execution?

At Johnson Controls, we are looking for a technically strong professional who is interested in growing into the business side of the HVAC industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your engineering expertise while developing skills in product strategy, customer engagement, market analysis, and commercial decision-making.

As a Product Manager I for Custom Air Handling Systems, you will work closely with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Product Management leaders to help guide the future of custom air handling solutions.

What You Will Do

Understand Customer and Market Needs

• Gather customer, sales, and market feedback to identify opportunities for product improvements and innovation.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive offerings.
• Support market research and customer engagement activities.

Support Product Strategy

• Assist in the development and execution of product roadmaps and portfolio plans.
• Help evaluate new product ideas and business opportunities.
• Contribute to product lifecycle decisions and long-term strategic planning.

Partner Across the Business

• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams to drive product initiatives.
• Help translate customer needs into clear product requirements.
• Support the successful introduction of new products, features, and capabilities.

Leverage Your HVAC Expertise

• Serve as a technical resource for custom air handling products.
• Evaluate product enhancement opportunities and customer requirements.
• Support the development of technical content, training materials, and sales tools.

Learn the Business Side of HVAC

• Gain exposure to product management, pricing strategy, business planning, and portfolio management.
• Monitor product performance and key business metrics.
• Develop skills that prepare you for future leadership opportunities within Product Management.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in HVAC, Air Handling Systems, Application Engineering, Project Engineering, Product Engineering, Technical Sales, or related disciplines.
• Understanding of commercial HVAC systems and air handling equipment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to travel as required 20%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with custom air handling units or applied HVAC systems.
• Familiarity with HVAC selection and configuration tools.
• Experience working directly with customers, consulting engineers, contractors, or sales teams.