Staff Mechanical Engineer: Lead Electromechanical Design

Johnson Controls; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer for an on‑site role in Glendale, WI. You will lead the design and development of electromechanical products, from concept through production, using advanced engineering methods and rapid prototyping.

This role requires hands‑on experience with motors, actuators, and gear trains, plus strong CAD and FEA skills. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure manufacturability, cost‑effectiveness, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in electromechanical product development.
• Proven expertise in FEA tools and interpreting simulation results to guide design decisions.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding, including material selection, DFM, and tooling considerations.
• Hands‑on experience with motors, actuators, and gear train design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Creo preferred) and PLM systems.
• Experience with 3D printing and prototyping for iterative design and customer validation.
• Preferred: HVAC/building automation or related electromechanical industries.
• Familiarity with sensor integration, embedded control systems, or electromechanical design.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (UL, CE, EN, CSA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of new electromechanical products, including actuators, valves, motorized assemblies, and gear‑driven systems.
• Proven success in leading new product development design efforts for complex electromechanical products.
• Manage and track project deliverables, including design updates, timing, and milestone reporting.
• Design and optimize injection‑molded plastic components, ensuring manufacturability, durability, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Perform detailed FEA (Finite Element Analysis) for structural, thermal, and dynamic performance validation.
• Utilize 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques to create concept models and functional prototypes for internal evaluation and customer feedback.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Project Management, Test Lab, Supply and Manufacturing.
• Support sustaining engineering efforts including VAVE projects, product enhancements, and quality issues.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and BOMs using tools such as Creo.
• Conduct design reviews, DFMEA, DVP&R, and tolerance stack‑ups to ensure robust product performance.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation in lab and field environments.
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes, tools, and standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA analysis

Injection molding

Motors & actuators

3D CAD Creo

PLM systems

3D printing

Regulatory standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

PLM systems

Finite Element Analysis tools

3D printing hardware

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer for an on‑site role in Glendale, WI. You will lead the design and development of electromechanical products, from concept through production, using advanced engineering methods and rapid prototyping.

This role requires hands‑on experience with motors, actuators, and gear trains, plus strong CAD and FEA skills. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure manufacturability, cost‑effectiveness, and regulatory