Production Engineering Co-Op

Johnson Controls; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a Mechanical/Industrial Engineering Co-op for January–June 2027. The role offers exposure to design, customer interactions, and manufacturing, with opportunities to work across engineering, production, and testing to optimize thermal management solutions.

The position emphasizes hands-on testing, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across teams to drive process improvements and deliver customer-ready notes and drawings.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Ability to work on-site at least four days per week.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design CAD models for thermal management applications and run proprietary software to evaluate parts.
• Use hardware to produce test parts and samples.
• Test, collect, and analyze data to communicate results.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to test new geometries and drive process improvements.
• Perform testing on final parts and support refinement of test methods.
• Generate content for customer-facing application notes with renderings and data summaries.

Skills

Communication

Ownership

Adaptability

Python

Education

Industrial Engineering/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

OnShape

SOLIDWORKS

GD&T

CNC machining

Manual machining

Job description

Production Engineering Co-Op (January – June 2027)

About the Role

Johnson Controls is seeking a Mechanical/Industrial Engineering Co-op with a strong interest in cutting-edge thermal management and novel manufacturing technologies. This role offers a unique opportunity to experience all facets of the business – including design, customer interactions, and manufacturing. Strong communication skills, flexibility, and a willingness to "wear many hats" are essential for success in this position.

What You Will Do

• Design CAD models for cutting-edge thermal management applications and run proprietary software programs to evaluate and qualify parts
• Use hardware to produce test parts and samples
• Test, collect, and analyze data to effectively communicate results
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to test new geometries and drive process improvements
• Perform testing on final parts and support the refinement of test methods
• Generate content for customer-facing application notes, including renderings and data summaries

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Able to work on-site at least four days per week
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Preferred Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strong sense of ownership- completing tasks efficiently and effectively
• Prior industry co-ops or internships strongly preferred
• Experience with OnShape or SOLIDWORKS, including modeling, drawings, and GD&T
• Familiarity with traditional manufacturing techniques, such as CNC and manual machining
• Coursework or hands-on experience writing in Python

Why Join Us?

At Johnson Controls, you'll gain meaningful hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment where your work contributes directly to improving production processes, equipment performance, safety, and quality. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and operations professionals while developing practical skills in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, equipment implementation, and data-driven decision-making.

Our culture is guided by our Winning Behaviours: We Focus on What Matters by prioritising solutions that create the greatest impact for our customers and operations. We Win as One Team through collaboration, respect, and leveraging diverse perspectives. We Own the Outcome by acting with accountability, integrity, and a safety-first mindset. We Improve Every Day through continuous learning, innovation, and solving root causes to drive better results. This co-op provides an excellent opportunity to apply what you've learned in the classroom while gaining real-world experience that will help prepare you for a successful career.

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, colour, 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.

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