Johnson Controls
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Machine Design
Burlington-Massachusetts-United States of America · Senior · Contract
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About the role
- For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters.
- Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms.
- This position is based onsite in Burlington, MA.
Responsibilities
- Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Machine Design, to help transform innovative ideas into high-volume manufacturing reality.
- In this role, you'll lead engineering initiatives that take products from the lab to mass production, driving the design, commissioning, and continuous improvement of equipment used in our Stack Forging process.
- You'll have significant technical ownership, collaborate with cross-functional teams, solve complex manufacturing challenges through root cause analysis, and make a direct impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of custom manufacturing equipment from concept through production deployment.
- Develop machine architectures, mechanisms, assemblies, and process systems that meet performance, reliability, safety, and cost objectives.
- Collaborate with Process, Controls, Software, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to define requirements and deliver integrated machine solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement of equipment performance, throughput, quality, reliability, and maintainability.
- Perform engineering analysis, design reviews, testing, and root cause investigations to support sound technical decisions.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, specifications, and change records.
- Manage external suppliers, machine builders, and integrators through design, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning activities.
Requirements
- You know when to pivot, prioritize, and adapt to shifting demands to keep progress on track.
- Any offer of employment for this position may be contingent upon the candidate's ability to obtain and maintain any required export authorization or eligibility to access controlled items.
- Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility, or able to relocate.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline.
- 8+ years of experience designing industrial machinery, automation equipment, or complex electromechanical systems.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, or other 3D CAD packages, PDM systems, and development of production-ready engineering documentation.
Compensation
- $120,000 - $165,000 (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.
- The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role.
Benefits
- This position includes a competitive benefits package.
Equal opportunity
- To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law.
- If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the
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- US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident
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