Senior Mechanical Engineer (onsite)

1017 York International Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in York, PA seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the AHU Product Engineering team within the Applied Equipment Group. You will provide technical leadership for component and technology initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance and certification readiness across IBC, HCAI seismic, and Miami-Dade NOA wind standards.

You will collaborate with engineering, product management and manufacturing to drive innovation and manage risk, while guiding best practices and new

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience or equivalent.
• Experience with software testing and multiple database manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to engineers, drafters and technicians.
• Oversee product certifications and regulatory compliance activities (IBC/HCAI seismic, NOA wind).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and mitigate risks.
• Define design specifications and release documentation for mechanical components and systems.
• Lead cross-functional projects to meet schedules and deliverables.
• Apply regression tools and statistical analysis to inform design decisions.
• Guide adoption of new technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Software testing

Database manipulation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

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 social platforms.

What you will do

Johnson Controls is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer! You will work in the Air Handling Unit (AHU) Product Engineering team that is part of the Applied Equipment Group for Johnson Controls. In this division we manufacture Air Handling equipment for Building HVAC and Data Center cooling applications. You will serve as a key member of the Component and Technology Team within the AHU Engineering organization. As part of a shared-services engineering group, this individual will provide technical leadership, subject matter expertise, and strategic guidance to support product development teams across the AHU portfolio. The role is responsible for overseeing critical product certifications and regulatory compliance activities, including IBC and HCAI seismic certifications, as well as Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) wind certifications, ensuring products meet applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with engineering, product management, manufacturing, and external certification agencies to drive innovation, mitigate compliance risks, and support the development of industry-leading air handling solutions. In addition, this individual will serve as a technical authority for component and technology-related initiatives, helping to establish best practices and guide the adoption of new technologies across the organization. This position is based in York, PA, and you will be expected to be onsite 3 days a week. Various relocation packages are available.

How you will do it

• Applies extensive use of basic statistical analysis and other regression tools.
• Providing technical direction to engineers, drafters and technicians on specific work assignments.
• Assists and collaborates with other departments in the design or improvement of products.
• Leads cross functional project teams to ensure projects are completed according to schedule.
• Provides necessary support and interface to thoroughly resolve field and factory issues and concerns.
• Advances the state of the art, in the mode of finding process improvements and championing implementation.
• Proficient at the creation of and compliance to procedures for the development of mechanical designs.
• Defines and interprets design specifications.
• Designs mechanical components and systems to meet specified requirements.
• Proficient at analyzing product design requirements and recommending solutions.
• Proficient at extrapolating ideas into product requirements and applies the philosophy of concurrent engineering with manufacturing processes.
• Proficient at preparing, checking, and coordinating the release of documentation to support component design.

What we look for

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5 years of Experience
• Experience with software testing and multiple data base manipulation
• Ability to troubleshoot, collaborate and brainstorm with other team members
• Has a broad analytical perspective that leverages the collective knowledge of the organization.

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 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. 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

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