Staff Thermal Systems Product Engineer (onsite)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; New Freedom (York County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Staff Thermal Systems Engineer to lead end-to-end development of next-generation data center cooling systems. You will own architecture, coordinate global teams, and drive performance, cost, and market success.

You will mentor engineers, shape engineering standards, and deliver certified, manufacturable solutions while collaborating across thermal, controls, and electrical domains. Onsite in New Freedom, relocation support available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years experience with thermal products or systems.
• Cross-domain knowledge across thermal, controls, and electrical systems.
• Ability to mentor Senior and Principal Engineers.
• Commercial HVAC industry experience, preferably with chillers.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-range planning for thermal product families and systems.
• Own product family architecture and platform integration across disciplines.
• Influence improvements to thermal system development processes.
• Define specifications and performance standards; design-for-manufacturing guidance.
• May supervise a team of 4–7 engineers plus technicians.

Skills

Thermal systems engineering

Product lifecycle

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

HVAC industry experience

Allen-Bradley PLC

OPTO

HMI/SCADA familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master of Science preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

OPTO

HMI/SCADA

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 datacenters, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where itreally matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, weelevatecustomer performance,turn goals into real-world results andhelpmove society forward.

Visitjohnsoncontrols.comfor more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on socialplatforms.

What you will do

Johnson Controls is seeking a Staff Thermal Systems Engineer to help shape the future of data center cooling technology. As a key member of our Data Center Thermal Solutions team, you will take ownership of the complete product lifecycle for next-generation thermal systems, from early concept development and system architecture through certification, global production launch, and long-term product sustainment.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will collaborate with global cross-functional teams to transform customer needs and emerging technologies into innovative, certified, and manufacturable solutions. You will drive critical decisions that influence product performance, quality, cost, profitability, and market success while advancing cutting-edge thermal solutions for one of the world's fastest-growing industries.

Beyond product leadership, you'll have the opportunity to mentor and develop emerging engineering talent, helping shape the next generation of innovators while influencing engineering best practices and technical excellence across the organization.

This position is based in New Freedom, PA, where onsite collaboration is essential to driving innovation and execution. Candidates should live within commuting distance or be open to relocation. Competitive relocation assistance packages are available for qualified candidates.

How you will do it

• Lead long-range planning for thermal product families and systems; serve as thermal system architect with focus on translating emerging technologies into product platform strategies
• Own product family architecture, including platform commonality, configurable Super BOM structures, and integration across thermal, controls, and electrical systems
• Influence improvements to thermal system product development processes across the organization
• Define and coordinate specifications for product families; establish thermal performance standards and design-for-manufacturing guidelines
• May supervise a team of 4-7 engineers plus technicians on thermal system product development projects
• Serve as the final technical escalation point for production, field, and warranty issues across the product line
• Define the certification strategy across product families (UL, CE/PED, ASME, and regional standards) to support global market access.

What you will need

Required

• Bachelor of Science required; Master of Science preferred
• 8+ years experience with released thermal products or systems
• Demonstrated track record of converting research or advanced development concepts into production-released products
• Strong cross-domain knowledge across thermal, controls, electrical systems; proficiency across multiple domains valued over deep expertise in only one
• Ability to mentor Senior and Principal Engineers
• Commercial HVAC industry experience, preferably with chillers

Preferred

• Experience with Allen-Bradley, OPTO, or similar PLC platforms.
• Experience working in machine control, material handling, packaging, manufacturing, or process automation industries.
• Familiarity with HMI development and industrial SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of embedded PC-based control platforms.
• Experience with ERP and product lifecycle management systems.
• Exposure to field commissioning and startup activities.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $120,000 - $140,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group,and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. Theposted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognizethat exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typicalprofile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, weencourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may usetechnology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluatecandidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, pleasevisit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site athttps://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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