Johnson Controls
Sr Mechanical Engineer
New Freedom-Pennsylvania-United States of America · Senior
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About the 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.
- All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.
Responsibilities
- Provides mechanical engineering and structural analysis support on commercial and industrial HVAC products, primarily water and air-cooled chillers, including screw compressor and centrifugal compressor-based platforms.
- The position provides engineering support for product development, warranty, sales and pressure vessel manufacturing.
- Provide analysis for optimizing designs for chiller components including pressure vessels.
- Provide analysis support for ASME pressure vessel certification of JCI products.
- Provide analysis support for Canadian Pressure Vessel Registration (CRN).
- Develop field modification procedures for pressure vessels.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship and training to developing engineers
- The individual conducts ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and other related design calculations and is typically a member of several cross functional product development teams.
- The individual has a good understanding of ASME and International Pressure Vessel Design standards and is skilled in stress analysis techniques.
- Good understanding of applicable pressure vessel design and test standards, including those of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), The Canadian Standards Organization (CSA), The European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), American Petroleum Institute (API), Tubular Exchanger Manufactures Association (TEMA).
Requirements
- Experience with FEA tools for application to stress analysis is desired.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The individual must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in the form of design reports and presentations.
- Some travel will be required.
- Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Johnson Controls.
- The ability to work with a team of engineers on fast paced projects and an understanding of the product development process (PDP) is a requirement.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited).
- An MS in an engineering discipline is a plus.
- A Professional Engineer's license is also a plus.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in ASME pressure vessel or heat exchanger design.
- Experience in the HVAC industry is a plus.
Skills
- Knowledgeable in the use of programming languages such as Python, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), and/or C#
- Experience with MATLAB and Simulink software is a plus.
- Knowledgeable in the use of analysis software, particularly: ANSYS and Compress.
Compensation
- $85,000 - $110,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package.
- The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role.
Equal opportunity
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- If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Johnson Controls.
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