Sustaining Engineer: HVAC Systems & Lifecycle

Johnson Controls, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Sustaining Engineer to lead on the operations shopfloor, drive lifecycle support from launch to end-of-life, and implement changes that improve quality, reliability and cost competitiveness.

You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve issues, perform root cause analysis, and guide Kaizen activities while ensuring ISO 9001 and ASME compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Advanced English proficiency for global cross-functional environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in sustaining, product, or manufacturing engineering or technical product support.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, BOMs, and product documentation.
• Experience with Creo, Windchill, SAP, and MS Office.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional manufacturing environments.
• Ownership mindset with urgency and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustaining engineering activities on the operations shopfloor to support product performance, reliability, manufacturability, quality, and lifecycle needs.
• Investigate and resolve product, manufacturing, and production issues through structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous product improvement initiatives focused on quality, reliability, manufacturability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Identify, develop, and implement cost reduction and value engineering opportunities while maintaining product performance and compliance.
• Support production operations by providing technical leadership and engineering solutions to multiple teams.
• Evaluate alternative materials, components, and suppliers to improve performance, supply continuity, quality, and cost.
• Generate, support, and implement sustaining engineering changes to improve product performance and cost efficiency.
• Support the product lifecycle from launch through end-of-life, including proper product assembly and ongoing support.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain ISO 9001, ASME, EHS, and regulatory compliance as applicable.
• Rotate between shift 1 and shift 2 from Monday to Saturday as needed.

Skills

Sustaining engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Advanced English

HVAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Sustaining Engineer to lead on the operations shopfloor, drive lifecycle support from launch to end-of-life, and implement changes that improve quality, reliability and cost competitiveness.

You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve issues, perform root cause analysis, and guide Kaizen activities while ensuring ISO 9001 and ASME compliance.