Design Specialist Contract

Johnson Controls • York, PA

3d • $68,000 - $101,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a contract Design Specialist to process engineering bills of materials and drawings, providing clear-to-build production releases for a large commercial air handling product. The role also provides engineering support, including some hands-on construction and testing for the development of new or modified components and products.

The Design Specialist works independently with minimal direction, develops approaches to solutions, and leads process improvement. The role supports application and sales teams, prepares and reviews technical drawings and bills of material, applies design codes and standards, and coordinates with engineering, production, vendors, customers, and inspectors. The position is office-based in York, Pennsylvania, with occasional travel of up to 10% for training, supporting other facilities, visiting job sites, or field support.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in engineering; Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electromechanical Engineering Technology preferred.
• Willingness to work daily in the office in York, Pennsylvania.
• Experience with 3D modeling and ability to produce models and drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as Internet software.
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills for interaction with engineers.
• Ability to multitask and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment, move quickly between tasks as required, and maintain accuracy.
• Willingness and ability to learn new concepts and technologies quickly, often on steep learning curves.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Inventor or comparable 3D modeling software.
• Knowledge of HVAC fundamentals.
• Experience in manufacturing.
• Sheet metal design experience.
• Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electromechanical Engineering Technology degree.

Responsibilities

• Process engineering bills of materials and drawings to provide clear-to-build production releases.
• Perform engineering support activities, which may include hands-on construction and testing for new or modified components or products.
• Work independently with minimal direction, develop approaches to solutions, and lead process improvement.
• Support application and sales teams by providing guidance and executing special requests.
• Prepare drawings of parts and assemblies from sketches, layouts, or verbal instructions, including sheet metal housings.
• Use 3D solids and parametric software for drawing, modeling, and design tasks, and produce sheet metal designs and drawings using CAD software.
• Use Excel macro language programs to improve CAD (Inventor) productivity by reducing or eliminating interactive commands for repetitive geometry or drawings.
• Prepare bills of material and prelists using a computerized bill of material system.
• Apply codes and standards to design applications and ensure conformance.
• Review project specifications and requirements to ensure design and fabrication conformance.
• Provide technical support and communication between Engineering and Production to help execute air handling unit builds, guide factory assemblers as needed, and coordinate activities.
• Exchange technical information with vendors, customers, and inspectors for assigned products and components.
• Train less experienced drafters and check work similar in type and complexity to work personally performed.
• Review and mark drawings to support continuous improvement initiatives for products and processes.
• Follow job-related codes and procedures and adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; 15 days of vacation in the first year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care, available on day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities with outstanding resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• JCI employee discount programs through The Loop by Perk Spot.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree