Staff Thermal Systems Product Engineer (onsite)
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to transform customer needs and emerging technologies into innovative, certified, and manufacturable solutions
- Drive critical decisions that influence product performance, quality, cost, profitability, and market success while advancing cutting-edge thermal solutions
- Mentor and develop emerging engineering talent, helping shape the next generation of innovators while influencing engineering best practices and technical excellence across the organization
- Based in New Freedom, PA; onsite collaboration is essential. Candidates should live within commuting distance or be open to relocation. Competitive relocation assistance packages are available for qualified candidates.
Requirements
- 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
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Competitive bonus plan tied to individual, group, and corporate performance
- Competitive relocation assistance packages for qualified candidates
Pay
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.) The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role; exceptional candidates with unique skills and experiences may be considered beyond the stated range.