Control Systems Engineer (onsite)

About the Company

Johnson Controls is a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. The company helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with precision and resilience in industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. With over 140 years of experience, Johnson Controls delivers performance where it matters, backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and an industry-leading field organization.

Johnson Controls acquired Synchrony in November 2019 to enhance the performance and efficiency of centrifugal chiller products. Synchrony designs and manufactures highly reliable magnetic bearing and high-speed motors for a wide range of markets and applications.

About the Role

Johnson Controls is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to support the design, development, application engineering, optimization, manufacturing support, and field support of active magnetic bearing (AMB) control systems for the JCI-Synchrony Engineering team. This position is onsite at the Salem, VA, facility. Candidates must be within commuting distance or able to relocate; various relocation packages are available.

Responsibilities

• Provide commissioning and field support services for AMB systems, including initial setup, remote monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Perform rotodynamic analysis for new AMB-supported machinery.
• Provide hands-on testing support for new magnetic bearing features, software, and manufacturability improvements.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for magnetic bearing manufacturing and installation problems.
• Support MBC control algorithm development and control system architecture modifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in an engineering or manufacturing setting (internships, co-op work, and graduate laboratory research count).
• Knowledge of control theory, rotordynamics, and vibration theory.
• Experience with dynamic analysis and testing of machinery equipment.
• Software development experience.
• Familiarity working with hand tools and basic electrical instruments.
• Able to investigate root causes across disciplines (electrical, controls, mechanical, thermal) and implement countermeasures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Proficiency in C, MATLAB, and/or Python.
• Industry experience with turbomachinery, rotating machinery (rigid and flexible shafts).

Pay

Hiring salary range: $85,000 - $120,000 (determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, location, and market alignment).

This role includes a competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive benefits package. For details, visit the Johnson Controls Careers site.