Senior Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift (onsite)

Johnson Controls; New Freedom (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in New Freedom, PA, is hiring a Senior Lab Technician - 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 3:30pm-12:00am). You will drive chiller development testing, partner with Test Engineers, and validate test strategies.

You will train operators, resolve instrumentation issues, and ensure testing meets project goals. The role requires HVAC/engineering background and ability to relocate or commute.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 3+ years in HVAC/engineering testing.
• 1+ year experience in computerized test facility control.
• Familiar with industrial HVAC systems and test protocols.
• Ability to read specifications and resolve discrepancies.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Available to work 3:30pm–12:00am Mon–Fri.

Responsibilities

• Configure and validate operation of meters and sensors.
• Program test sequences into data acquisition software.
• Maintain instrumentation lists and test protocols.
• Review test data for accuracy and validation.
• Train and support test operators.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers and product teams.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures.

Skills

HVAC test experience

Education

Associate degree or 3+ years experience

Tools

Data acquisition software

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 will do

Johnson Controls is hiring a Senior Lab Technician - 2nd shift (Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 12:00am). Play a key role in driving the successful execution of cutting-edge chiller development projects by ensuring testing is completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. Partner closely with Test Engineers to plan, set up, and execute comprehensive test strategies, bringing new products to life through hands‑on validation.

Collaborate with a dynamic lab team to train, guide, and support test execution, ensuring consistency and excellence in engineering practices. Act as a direct link to product engineering teams, ensuring all testing aligns with project objectives and performance expectations.

Take ownership of developing team capability by training test operators and elevating overall lab performance. Serve as a critical problem solver—quickly diagnosing and resolving issues related to instrumentation, data quality, and unit modifications—keeping testing on track and delivering reliable, actionable results.

This position is based in New Freedom, PA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the lab, or able to relocate. US Citizens and/or Permanent Residents will only be considered.

How you will do it

• Configuration, setup, and continual validation of expected operation of various temperature, pressure, power meters, and measuring devices using established company procedures and schedules.
• Program test and control sequences into data acquisition software for the automated operation of test facilities.
• Organize and keep current any required instrumentation lists and automated test protocols.
• Test data review for accuracy, validation, and comparison to expected results for test protocols.
• Developing, writing, and maintaining procedures for equipment operation, facility operation, or engineering test.
• First-level support response in troubleshooting on-going chiller or component testing and modification.
• Provide the required logistics and documentation support for the above duties in accordance with established company procedures
• and policies.
• Assist in developing and training other employees.
• Works closely with Test Lab team to construct/assemble new equipment and instrumentation as required.
• Provide direction to test lab personnel on specific work assignments.
• Adheres to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards.

What you will need
Required

• Associate Degree in HVAC, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology OR 3+ years of equivalent practical work experience in a relevant technical engineering test environment or HVAC technical role.
• 1+ years of practical experience in computerized test facility control and data acquisition program use including test condition definition programming, control response management, and viewing data in graphic trend interface.
• Familiarity with industrial HVAC systems, refrigerant transfer and management, and design of test protocols.
• Understanding of HVAC technical principles, theories, concepts, techniques and processes.
• Review specifications and resolve design discrepancies.
• Perform simple routine system and component calculations, selections and write specifications.
• Coordinate between customer and other departments to design, build and test components and systems.
• Troubleshoot nonconforming systems and components for manufacturing, service, test lab, etc.
• US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident
• Able to work Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 12:00am

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $70,000 - $80,000 (Hourly rate 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. Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, includingartificial 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 the Johnson 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.