Senior Controls Engineer

Johnson Controls; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and implement industrial control systems for Stack Forging machines. You will own projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performing, safe equipment.

The role requires hands-on experience in control systems, motion control, electrical hardware, and a strong safety mindset. You will work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to drive impactful improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of industry experience with industrial automation and controls.
• Design and specification of servo control systems.
• Experience in panel schematics, panel layouts, IO lists, and state flows.
• Experience in robotics, industrial machinery, or automation.
• Experience with automation vendors, systems and components.
• Experience using industrial protocols such as EtherCAT, OPC UA, CANOpen, or ModbusTCP.
• Programming languages such as Python, C/C++, C#, Java, and PLC based controls.
• Familiarity with relay logic for equipment and personnel safety interlocks.
• Understanding PID and other closed loop control theories for mechanical and thermal systems.

Responsibilities

• Own cutting edge control systems from concept through implementation across multiple machines.
• Specify and select hardware including real-time motion controllers and PLCs with safety interlocks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather input, write IO lists, state diagrams, and specifications.
• Design and power cable layouts, run lists, and component selections.
• Coordinate with 3rd party vendors to design, build, and troubleshoot systems.
• Contribute to FMEA and risk assessments.
• Push the envelope of what is possible in control systems.
• Maintain a safety-first mindset in control schemas.

Skills

Electrical Engineering or Mechanical

Industrial automation

Servo control systems

Panel schematics/ IO lists/ state flow

Robotics/automation

Ethercat OPC UA CANOpen ModbusTCP

Python C/C++ C# Java PLC controls

Relay logic & machine safety

PID control theory

Wiring modification experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidworksElectrical

Job description

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls,a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as datacenters, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where itreally matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, weelevatecustomer performance,turn goals into real-world results andhelpmove society forward.

Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on socialplatforms.

What you’ll do

Thermal constraints limit AI infrastructure, semiconductor equipment, power electronics, and defense systems. JCI removes those constraints. Enabled by the Stack Forging™ process, JCI produces high-performance thermal components and cooling loop solutions — purpose-built for direct integration into AI, HPC, and mission-critical systems. JCI has built the industry's leading thermal management platform for the applications that demand it most.

As a Builder on the Stack Forging Thermal Solutions team at Johnson Controls,you'lljoin a team of sleeve-rollers whoseta high bar for themselves and their co-workers. We foster a collaborative culture with no silos, where everyone is encouraged to thinkout loud. If you are passionate about your craft anddon'tgive up untilyou'vefound a way, you will make an ideal Builder!

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will work with an interdisciplinary team to design and implement the industrial controls systems for JCI Stack Forging machines.Strong communication, flexibility, and the desire to “wear many hats” will all be essential skills for any successful applicant.You have experience working with complex machines from concept to execution, solving tough engineering challenges along the way. You take full ownership of your projects, driving them forward independently whilemaintaininga strong senseof urgency. You know when to pivot, prioritize, and adapt to shifting demands to keep progress on track

Who You Are

You area hands-on controlsengineer who enjoys solving complex automation challenges and taking ownership of machine control systems from concept through commissioning. You have experience designing industrial control systems, motion control, and electrical hardware, and are comfortable working with cross-functional teams, vendors, and technicians to deliver reliable, safe, and high-performing equipment. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, apply a safety-first mindset to every design, and are driven to continuously improve machine performance through practical, innovative engineering solutions.

How you will do it

• Owncutting edgecontrol systems that cover our entireprocess;fromhigh speedlaser cutting to precision hydraulic and temperature control.
• Specify and select hardware includingreal-timemotion controllers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor drivers, supporting single and 3-phase AC power system components, and associated personnel and equipment safety interlocks.
• Workcross functionallyto gather input from many different stakeholders across multiple systems.Write andmaintainthe IO lists, state diagrams, and specifications for all machines.
• Control and power cable design, generate run lists and makecomponentselection.
• Work with 3rd party vendors to design, build, and troubleshoot systems.
• Contribute to failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and risk assessments.
• Workcross functionallyto push the envelope of what is possible.
• Have asafety firstmindset when designing control schemas.

What you'll need

Required

• - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• - 5+ years of industry experience with industrial automation and controls
• - Design & specification of servo control systems
• - Industry experience designing panel schematics, panel layouts, IO lists, and state flows
• - Experience in robotics, industrial machinery, or automation
• - Experience working with a range of automation vendors,systemsand components
• - Experience using an industrial communication protocol such asEthercat, OPC UA,CANOpen, orModbusTCP
• - Experience witha programminglanguages like Python, C/C++, C#, Java, and PLC based controls.
• - Familiarity with relay logic for equipmentand personnel safety interlocks.
• - Experience with machine safety concepts and components
• - Comfortable making alterations and modifications to wiring in machines and control panels
• - Understandingof PIDand other closed loop control theories for mechanical and thermal systems
• - Practical understanding of PID drawings

Preferred

• - ProficiencywithSolidworksElectrical.
• - Experience with vacuum systems
• - Experiencewith hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.
• - Demonstratedproficiencyin machine troubleshooting and repair

Export Control Requirement: This position may require access to information, technology, technical data, software, or other items subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment for this position may be contingent upon the candidate's ability to obtain and maintain any required export authorization or eligibility to access controlled items.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $120, 000 (Salary 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. The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe yourbackground warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on theJohnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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 .