Staff Mechanical Engineer – Lead Electromechanical Design

Johnson Controls; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer for an on-site role in Glendale, WI. You will lead mechanical design across actuators, valves, and gear-driven systems, guiding products from concept to production.

You will apply advanced engineering, FEA, and rapid prototyping to deliver cost-effective solutions, collaborating with Product/Project Management and Test Lab. Excellent candidate will have Creo proficiency and a track record in HVAC or building automation contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably electromechanical products.
• Strong experience with FEA tools and interpreting results.
• In-depth knowledge of injection molding and tooling considerations.
• Hands-on design experience with motors, actuators, and gear trains.
• Proficiency in Creo and PLM systems.
• Experience with 3D printing and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of electromechanical products including actuators and valves.
• Drive new product development from concept to production for complex electromechanical systems.
• Manage design updates, timing, and milestone reporting across teams.
• Design injection-m molded components with manufacturability and cost in mind.
• Perform detailed FEA validation for structural, thermal, and dynamic performance.
• Use 3D printing to create prototypes for evaluation and feedback.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, and BOMs in Creo.
• Conduct DFMEA and DVP&R reviews to ensure robust performance.
• Support prototype builds and lab/field validation.
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes, tools, and standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA analysis

Creo CAD

Injection molding

3D printing

PLM systems

Actuators design

Gear train design

DFMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

PLM software

3D printing equipment

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer for an on-site role in Glendale, WI. You will lead mechanical design across actuators, valves, and gear-driven systems, guiding products from concept to production.

You will apply advanced engineering, FEA, and rapid prototyping to deliver cost-effective solutions, collaborating with Product/Project Management and Test Lab. Excellent candidate will have Creo proficiency and a track record in HVAC or building automation contexts.