Staff Thermal Systems Product Engineer (onsite)

Johnson Controls; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus plan

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a Staff Thermal Systems Engineer to shape the future of data center cooling technology. Based in New Freedom, PA, you will own the complete product lifecycle from concept to certification, working with global teams to deliver certified, manufacturable thermal solutions.

You will mentor engineers and influence cross-functional practices across thermal, electrical, and controls domains.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead long-range planning for thermal product families.
• Own product family architecture and platform strategy.
• Coordinate specifications and design-for-manufacturing guidelines.
• Mentor engineers and guide cross-functional teams.
• Define certification strategies for global market access.

Skills

Thermal systems

Cross-domain skills

Electrical systems

Mentor engineers

HVAC experience

HMI/SCADA familiarity

Embedded control platforms

ERP/PLM experience

Field startup experience

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master’s preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley

OPTO

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 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 will 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; 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

Compensation and Benefits

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 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and ultimately more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.