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Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Federal team in Pennsylvania. The role involves designing refrigeration systems for the U.S. Navy, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess a BS in Mechanical Engineering, with 10+ years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

3 weeks of paid vacation per year

Bonus eligibility

Qualifications

10+ years’ experience in mechanical/electromechanical equipment manufacturing and design.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD security clearance.
Knowledge of military specifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in the resolution of production issues for Navy products.
Analyze and troubleshoot mechanical sub-components.
Prepare and execute test programs for performance verification.

Skills

Mechanical design

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Engineering calculations

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Refrigeration systems knowledge

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Job Description

We are seeking an Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join our federal team at our York, PA location. The mission of Johnson Controls Navy Systems (JCNS) is to supply Chilled Water Air Conditioning (A/C) Plants, Refrigeration Systems, and associated equipment to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Johnson Controls Navy Systems’ robust, high reliability products are designed, manufactured and tested in York, PA to military and other stringent customer specifications.

This Position Is a Part Of The JCNS Engineering Team. The Engineer Will Work Under The Guidance Of An Engineering Manager To Assist In Supporting The Following

Production of existing Navy products (both variable speed, oil-free, magnetic bearing Navy products and oil-lubricated, fixed-speed, Navy products)
Design and development of new water-cooled chillers and refrigeration units for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard
Perform various engineering activities to resolve technical issues and qualify components.

This group applies refrigerant compressor technology along with the principles of mechanical design, manufacturing methods, thermodynamics/heat transfer, electromechanical systems and controls to the design, manufacture and test of centrifugal compressors/chillers and their associated components and systems.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Bonus: Eligible

Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year

Travel Required (if applicable): Less than 10%

As An Sr. Mechanical Engineer, You Will

Assist in supporting the resolution of production issues related to manufacture and testing of Navy products.
Analyzes and troubleshoots mechanical sub-components and sub-systems based on observing operating equipment and reviewing test data.
Generates technical documentation and customer submittal documentation for use within the company and by the customer.
Assist in solving customer issues in the field as related to JCNS products and provide support to the JCNS Parts & Service Group.
Mechanical design/selection & release of refrigerant compressors, components and associated systems. Perform engineering calculations required to attain performance, safety and reliability requirements.
Work closely with the design and drafting group in generating chiller layout concepts and system configurations.
Lead or work with other team members and subcontractors in qualification & risk mitigation testing, such as military shock, military vibration, military electromagnetic interference, refrigerant performance, acoustic, compressor air run & pressure vessel testing.
Assist in the development of schedules & communicate project status to the managers and work with cross functional teams to meet those goals.
Prepare and help execute test programs to verify performance and reliability of mechanical sub-components and systems.
Able to review complicated customer invoked specifications and apply the requirements therein to develop compliant designs. Knowledge of military specifications and ASTM/ASME specifications is a plus.
Willing to learn manufacturing processes and apply that knowledge during the product design phase to meet Design for Manufacturability goals.
Assist in the development of Technical and Cost Proposals for new design work.

Required Qualifications

A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electro-Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
10+ years’ experience in the field of mechanical/electromechanical equipment manufacturing, design, testing, and release.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD security clearance.
Ability to travel within the United States to resolve equipment operational problems onboard US Navy ships, or to support third party testing laboratories. The extent of travel is estimated at less than 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred background and knowledge/experience in refrigeration systems and components (compressors, heat exchangers) is a plus.
Self-motivated and able to work independently but must also be able to interface directly with the manufacturing team & suppliers, electronics/controls engineers, mechanical engineers, software developers, and subject matter experts in aerodynamics/stress/vibration/acoustics to solve problems.

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.

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Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

Johnson Controls 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. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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Seniority level
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