Senior Mechanical Product Engineer (onsite)

Johnson Controls; New Freedom (York County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Mechanical Product Engineer to drive the next generation of high-performance data center chillers, leading design, testing, performance analysis and project execution from concept to launch.

Based at the Advanced Engineering & Development Center in New Freedom, PA, you will collaborate with global teams, partner with manufacturing, and contribute to sustainable cooling technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electro-Mechanical.
• 5 years experience with CAD software, product design, prototype testing, and design documentation.
• Experience in a design and product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop chiller designs and system configurations.
• Lead testing plans to verify performance and reliability of components and systems.
• Collaborate with design, drafting, and manufacturing teams across the globe.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation and design changes.
• Apply regulatory codes such as UL, CE, PED and ASME in design.
• Report on project status and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Product design

Prototype testing

Design documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electro-Mechanical

Tools

CAD 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 data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

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 Will Do

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Mechanical Product Engineer to play a key role in developing the next generation of high-performance data center chillers. In this exciting opportunity, you'll drive innovation from concept to launch, leading product design, testing, performance analysis, and project execution for cutting‑edge thermal management solutions.

As a vital member of our global engineering organization, you'll work alongside talented engineers, product leaders, and business stakeholders around the world to bring new technologies to market. You'll also partner closely with manufacturing teams, serving as the technical voice of the design team and leading product improvements through engineering change initiatives.

Based at our state-of-the‑art Advanced Engineering & Development Center in New Freedom, PA, you'll contribute to both new product development and the continuous improvement of products used by customers worldwide. From solving complex technical challenges in the factory and the field to influencing the future of sustainable cooling technology, you'll have a direct impact on some of the industry's most innovative solutions.

Candidates must be within commuting distance of New Freedom, PA, or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance packages are available.

How You Will Do It

• Maintains understanding of theories, concepts, technical principles and processes related to mechanical and electrical aspects of chillers
• Has proficiency in mechanical design and is able to conceptualize and implement design ideas into the product
• Works closely with the design and drafting group in generating chiller layout concepts and system configurations
• Generates engineering/design documentation and compiles technical documents for use within the company
• Prepares and executes test plans to verify performance and reliability of electrical and mechanical components and systems
• Reviews and analyzes test data and provides input for design and troubleshooting
• Applies regulatory codes such as UL, CE, PED and ASME in product design
• Possesses knowledge of manufacturing processes and applies the philosophy of designing to standard manufacturing processes
• Reports on the status of the projects
• Strives for continuous improvement and teamwork in a global product development environment

What you will need

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electro-Mechanical
• 5 years experience with CAD software, product design, prototype testing, and design documentation
• Experience in a design and product development

Preferred

• Knowledge/experience in electrical engineering (electric motor design, motor control, electrical wiring)
• Strong design background and knowledge/experience in refrigeration system and components (compressors, heat exchangers)
• HVAC/R industry experience

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $125,000 (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.

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