Senior Mechanical Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. in Gilbert, AZ, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical analysis, detailed design, and subsystem integration for HVAC equipment and modular data centers.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration and deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective products throughout the lifecycle. The role requires strong CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred), BOM management, DFMA awareness, and mentoring of junior engineers, with opportunities to shape manufacturability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• PE designation or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a product-based manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of HVAC and mechanical building design experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering theory, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and airflow fundamentals.
• Experience designing sheet-metal assemblies and mechanical HVAC components.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical analysis and design of HVAC units, modular data centers, components, and assemblies.
• Develop innovative mechanical solutions based on customer requirements and regulatory constraints.
• Improve manufacturability, serviceability, performance, and quality.
• Lead assigned products or subsystems through the lifecycle.
• Create and maintain 3D models and drawings using CAD tools.
• Develop and maintain BOMs, materials, and components.
• Develop engineering standards, guides, and specifications.
• Support configurable product platforms with design rules for dynamic BOM generation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing on prototypes and mock-ups.
• Define and execute test plans with the test lab; analyze results and drive corrections.
• Assist in DFMA improvements for production transitions.
• Interpret UL safety and compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance to applications, sales, service, and field teams.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce design cycle time.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Mechanical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

3D CAD proficiency

DFMA knowledge

BOM management

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE designation

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

3D CAD tools

Job description

What You Will Do

Johnson Controls is hiring! The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for mechanical analysis, detailed design, subsystem integration, and overall mechanical performance of HVAC equipment and modular data centers. This role supports new product development, sustaining engineering, prototyping, laboratory validation, and manufacturing execution across air handling, fan coil, data centers, modular data centers, and VAV platforms.

In this position, you will work closely with cross-functional teams-including electrical, structural, controls, test laboratory, compliance, sourcing, manufacturing, service, applications, and marketing to deliver market-leading, safe, compliant, serviceable, and cost-effective HVAC products. You will provide technical leadership on complex mechanical designs and serve as a subject-matter expert for assigned products or subsystems.

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How You Will Do It

• Perform mechanical analysis and design of HVAC units, Modular data centers, components, and assemblies, including sheet-metal, insulation, fans, motors, heat exchangers and piping packages.
• Develop innovative mechanical solutions for custom and configured equipment based on customer requirements, performance targets, and regulatory constraints.
• Execute design improvements to optimize manufacturability, serviceability, performance, and product quality.
• Take ownership of assigned products or subsystems and provide technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle.
• Use SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and related tools to create and maintain 3D models, drawings, DXFs, and assemblies.
• Create and maintain accurate assembly bills of material (BOMs), including raw materials, fabricated parts, and purchased components.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, design guides, submittal documents, and technical specifications.
• Support configurable product platforms by developing and maintaining design rules and logic used in dynamic BOM generation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to support prototype and mock-up builds.
• Partner with the test laboratory to define and execute test plans validating performance and reliability
• Analyze test results, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions
• Support manufacturing engineering with DFMA improvements to ensure successful transition from design to production.
• Interpret and apply applicable mechanical safety and compliance requirements, including UL standards.
• Provide mechanical guidance to applications engineering, sales, service, and field teams regarding product capabilities, installation constraints, and troubleshooting.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce design cycle time and increase engineering throughput.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers to ensure consistent application of engineering standards and best practices.

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What We Look For

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• PE designation, or equivalent
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a product-based manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of HVAC and mechanical building design experience
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering theory, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and airflow fundamentals.
• Experience designing sheet-metal assemblies and mechanical HVAC components.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) and creation of detailed drawings and specifications.
• Experience developing and maintaining mechanical BOMs.

Preferred

• Experience supporting prototype builds and laboratory testing.
• Familiarity with HVAC manufacturing processes, including sheet-metal fabrication, fastening methods, insulation installation, brazing, and welding.
• Knowledge of DFMA, cost optimization, and value engineering.
• Experience supporting configurable product platforms.
• Prior experience mentoring engineers or designers.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,000-$150,000(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support 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 are ultimately 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