Test Lab Facilities Engineering Manager (onsite)

About the role

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, is seeking a Test Lab Facilities Engineering Manager to lead the planning, design, budgeting, execution, commissioning, and lifecycle management of test laboratory infrastructure and capital projects supporting HVAC, refrigeration, heat pump, controls, acoustics, power electronics, and environmental testing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Johnson Controls Advanced Development and Engineering Center (JADEC) laboratory operations and strategic initiatives.
• Provide project leadership, engineering expertise, and facility support to other Johnson Controls laboratory locations as business needs require.
• Develop long-term facility strategies, manage capital investments, coordinate internal and external resources, and ensure laboratory capabilities support current and future product development, certification, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary project leader for facility modernization, new laboratory construction, major equipment installations, utility upgrades, automation improvements, and infrastructure expansion while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and industry standards.
• Perform detailed engineering tasks to include evaluation of engineering alternatives, analysis of data, calculations, CAD drawings, preparation of specifications and reports for the design, development, construction, and commissioning for mechanical, refrigeration, and process (MRP) elements required for HVAC test facilities.
• Interact with engineers, suppliers, and other departments to facilitate project completion.
• Manage multiple capital projects simultaneously, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, procurement, installation, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Lead the development and execution of JADEC's test laboratory infrastructure strategy, facility modernization initiatives, and long-range capital investment plans.
• Plan and conduct on-site startup, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing and commissioning of MRP systems for all test facility projects.
• Support facility development associated with HVAC, refrigeration, heat pump, acoustics, power electronics, environmental simulation, and certification testing laboratories.
• Manage engineering firms, contractors, equipment suppliers, and commissioning partners to ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, cost-effective projects.
• Support laboratory operations through facility reliability improvements, infrastructure upgrades, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop business cases, capital appropriation requests, project justifications, and executive-level presentations supporting laboratory growth and investment strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements throughout all phases of project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 8+ years’ experience with mechanical engineering design in the HVAC industry (HVAC industry is preferred); or 6 years work experience after the completion of a MSME degree or PE license.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including ASHRAE, AHRI, UL, AMCA, ASME, ANSI, SMACNA, UBC (ICC) and others.
• Experience managing capital projects, budgets, schedules, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, refrigeration systems, fluid handling, piping systems, utilities, and HVAC testing applications.
• Experience developing engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, RFQs, and technical documentation.
• Travel up to 15% of the time.
• US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident of the United States.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with LabVIEW, PLC systems, data acquisition, automation, and controls.

Hiring Salary Range

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.