NextGen Hardware Engineer- Controls

Johnson Controls • Milwaukee, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The NextGen Hardware Engineer- Controls position is part of Johnson Controls’ 18-month Engineering Training Program. The program includes four rotational assignments across engineering and business functions, offering hands-on project experience, leadership development, mentorship, and exposure to different Johnson Controls locations. Participants work on-site at their assigned facility five days per week; rotations may involve extended stays at other U.S. facilities. Domestic and occasional international travel is required for training, project work, factory or supplier visits, and collaboration with global engineering teams. Company-supported travel, lodging, and relocation assistance are provided in accordance with company policy.

Participants contribute to real-world projects, complete a capstone project, and develop technical, business, problem-solving, communication, and leadership capabilities. After successful completion of the program, participants transition into a full-time role in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or Product Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or a related field.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work across multiple functions, teams, and locations, including relocation and rotational assignments throughout the United States.
• Passion for learning, growth, and leadership, demonstrated through school, work, community involvement, internships, or co-op experiences.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and work effectively toward common goals.
• Ability to organize and analyze data to solve multidimensional problems.
• Demonstrated proficiency using AI tools and technologies.
• Ability to work full-time on-site and travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain valid travel documentation.
• Legal right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred coursework in Thermodynamics, Machine Design, Fluid Flow, and Introduction to Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Complete structured rotational assignments across engineering, operations, product development, and other key functions.
• Apply technical and business skills to real-world projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges.
• Contribute to the successful and timely completion of projects, provide status updates, and deliver a final capstone project.
• Work on-site at the assigned Johnson Controls facility throughout the program and complete rotations that may require extended stays at other U.S. locations.
• Travel domestically and occasionally internationally for training, project work, factory or supplier visits, and collaboration with global engineering teams.
• Develop problem-solving, communication, leadership, technical, and business capabilities through mentorship and program assignments.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $75,000.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits starting on Day 1.
• 15 days of vacation, 5 sick days, and 3 floating holidays.
• Mentorship and a support network of peers and leaders.
• Company-supported travel, lodging, and relocation assistance in accordance with company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level