NextGen Hardware Engineer- Controls

Johnson Controls • Milwaukee, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The NextGen Hardware Engineer role is part of Johnson Controls’ 18-month Engineering Training Program, which includes four rotational assignments across engineering and business functions. Participants gain hands-on experience, leadership development, and exposure to engineering and business operations while working on real-world projects with cross-functional teams. The program provides mentorship and coaching from senior leaders and technical experts, and develops problem-solving, communication, technical, business, and leadership capabilities. Participants contribute to timely project completion, provide status updates, and deliver a final capstone project.

This is a fully on-site position. Participants work in person at their assigned Johnson Controls facility five days per week and may complete rotations at other facilities, including extended stays at U.S. locations. Travel may include domestic and occasional international trips 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. After successful program completion, 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.
• Proficiency in organizing and analyzing data to solve multidimensional problems, along with 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, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and drive impact.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $75,000.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Benefits starting on Day 1, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time: 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 3 floating holidays.
• Mentorship from an invested mentor, with support from 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