Process Engineering Co-Op

Johnson Controls•Burlington, MA

About The Position

Thermal constraints limit AI infrastructure, semiconductor equipment, power electronics, and defense systems. JCI removes those constraints. Enabled by the Stack Forging™ process, JCI produces high-performance thermal components and cooling loop solutions — purpose-built for direct integration into AI, HPC, and mission-critical systems. JCI has built the industry's leading thermal management platform for the applications that demand it most. As a Builder on the Stack Forging Thermal Solutions team at Johnson Controls, you'll join a team of sleeve-rollers who set a high bar for themselves and their co-workers. We foster a collaborative culture with no silos, where everyone is encouraged to think out loud. If you are passionate about your craft and don't give up until you've found a way, you will make an ideal Builder! As a Process Engineer Co-op, you will help to develop, optimize, and standardize processes for the Stack Forging process. Strong communication, flexibility, and the desire to “wear many hats'' will all be essential skills for any successful applicant. You are a detail-oriented problem solver with a strong technical background. You take pride in your work and want to increase operational efficiency anywhere you can. You thrive in cross-functional environments, effectively collaborating with both design engineering and production teams to troubleshoot issues and implement robust solutions. This role requires cross-functional collaboration, critical thinking for root cause analysis, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Enrolled in 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant STEM field
Proficiency with multiple CAD software packages including best practices with PDM systems
You take ownership of your projects, completing tasks efficiently and effectively
You are adaptable and excel when working in a fast-paced environment
Strong technical documentation skills
Ability to track and analyze production metrics with statistical analysis and the ability to present results to multiple stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Basic SW experience is a plus: Python, linux, excel, Jira, git, or PLC programming
Experience with novel manufacturing methods
Exposure to additive manufacturing
Past industry co-ops or internships

Responsibilities

Tune process parameters to make performance improvements
Design and build thermal cooling test specimens using CAD and internal software
Assist in quality control and process improvement efforts for production scale-up
Develop and perform surface characterization testing and metallographic inspection
Perform electron and optical microscopy analysis
Support feedstock alloy development and validation
Develop and perform mechanical testing methods
Design and carry out Design of Experiments and other statistical analysis
Provide feedback to mechanical and software engineers on machine performance
Develop automated data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting on quality metrics