Senior Mechanical Engineer, Machine Design

Johnson Controls; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Burlington, MA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Machine Design to lead the development of custom manufacturing equipment from concept through production. You will own designs, collaborate with Process, Controls, Software, and Manufacturing teams, and drive reliability, safety, and cost objectives for high-volume stack forging processes at our onsite facility.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 8+ years of experience in industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years designing industrial machinery or automation equipment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and PDM systems.
• Strong GD&T, design for manufacturability, and machine safety knowledge.
• Experience with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, motion control, or thermal systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of custom manufacturing equipment from concept to production.
• Develop machine architectures and systems meeting performance, safety, and cost objectives.
• Collaborate with Process, Controls, Software, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to define requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of equipment performance, throughput, and maintainability.
• Perform design reviews, testing, root-cause investigations, and document engineering work.
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, BOMs, specs, and change records.
• Manage external suppliers and machine builders through fabrication and commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards and leadership.

Skills

Machine design

3D CAD / SolidWorks

GD&T

Safety principles

Prototype & testing

Industrial systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM systems

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 data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on socialplatforms.

What you’ll do

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Machine Design, to help transform innovative ideas into high-volume manufacturing reality. In this role, you’ll lead engineering initiatives that take products from the lab to mass production, driving the design, commissioning, and continuous improvement of equipment used in our Stack Forging process. You’ll have significant technical ownership, collaborate with cross-functional teams, solve complex manufacturing challenges through root cause analysis, and make a direct impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This position is based onsite in Burlington, MA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility, or able to relocate. Various relocation packages are available. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Only US citizens and/or Permanent Residents of the US will be considered.

Who you are

A skilled mechanical engineer with expertise in machine design and a deep understanding of reliability and safety. You have experience developing complex machines from concept to execution, solving tough engineering challenges along the way. You take full ownership of your projects, driving them forward independently while maintaining a strong sense of urgency. You know when to pivot, prioritize, and adapt to shifting demands to keep progress on track.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of custom manufacturing equipment from concept through production deployment.
• Develop machine architectures, mechanisms, assemblies, and process systems that meet performance, reliability, safety, and cost objectives.
• Collaborate with Process, Controls, Software, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to define requirements and deliver integrated machine solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement of equipment performance, throughput, quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Perform engineering analysis, design reviews, testing, and root cause investigations to support sound technical decisions.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, specifications, and change records.
• Manage external suppliers, machine builders, and integrators through design, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and technical leadership.

What you will need

• Required Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience designing industrial machinery, automation equipment, or complex electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, or other 3D CAD packages, PDM systems, and development of production-ready engineering documentation.
• Strong background in machine design, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability and assembly.
• Familiarity with machine safety principles, risk assessments, and industrial equipment standards.
• Experience designing and integrating mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, motion control, vacuum, thermal management, or other industrial process systems.
• Hands‑on prototyping, testing, and manufacturing process experience.
• US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident.
• Preferred Experience with laser processing equipment, vacuum systems, thermal systems, or precision manufacturing processes.
• Experience with FMEA, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• 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.

SALARY RANGE

$120,000 - $165,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. 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.

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 #LI-ONSITE 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,

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