Principal Mechanical Engineer

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

What we offer

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care

• On the job/cross training opportunities

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do

JCI is a global leader in air-cooled chillers and heat pumps, not only because the sophisticated technology and design on our products, but also because JCIs dedication to a more balanced environment. We are owning the industry in adopting low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant and developing next generation air cooled heat pumps for global markets. If you join us, you will find your job both exciting and meaningful.

Johnson Controls is hiring! We would like YOU to be part of a global product engineering team! The Senior Mechanical Engineer - Packaged Chillers, is responsible to contribute to the product team through product design, testing, data analysis, and project management. You will also support the manufacturing of the product representing the design team through initiating and executing design changes. This position is onsite located at our JADEC engineering center of excellence based in New Freedom, PA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the office, or able to relocate. Johnson Controls does offer various relocation packages to fit your needs.

How you will do it

• Maintains understanding of theories, concepts, technical principles and processes related to fluid, thermal, and other mechanical aspects of air-cooled chillers

• Contributes to the on-time completion of programs and regularly reports on the status of projects

• Has proficiency in mechanical design and be able to conceptualize and implement design ideas into the product

• Applies mechanical codes such as UL, CE, PED and ASME

• Work closely with the design and manufacturing teams in generating layout concepts and system configurations that consider the best balance of cost, performance, and reliability.

• Coordinate and help execute test programs to validate performance and reliability of mechanical systems and components

• Analyzes, designs, modifies and/or troubleshoots mechanical sub-components and sub-systems based on test data

• Generate and review technical documentation for use within the product team

What you will do
Required

• BS in Mechanical Engineering

• 7+ years of experience in a related field

• Proficient with organizing and processing large amounts of data

• Strong understanding of fluid and thermal principles

• Experience with product development, project management, and sustaining of configurable systems

• Ability to mentor and train other engineers.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly present information to engineering teammates, engineering managers, and product management

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $125,000 (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. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. 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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

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