Project Engineer - Field Device Engineering
About The Position
Johnson Controls is hiring a Project Engineer II for its Field Device Product Development Engineering team. This system-level engineering role contributes to the development of HVAC field devices that support intelligent, energy-efficient buildings. The engineer works across the product lifecycle, helping define and analyze requirements, assess system behavior, support development and testing, and keep engineering work aligned and progressing. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and hands-on work with building technology products. The position is onsite at the Johnson Controls Controls Product Development Center and Lab in Glendale, Wisconsin, with travel of up to 20% possible. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. The hiring salary range is $79,000–$105,000, with the final amount determined by qualifications and other stated factors. The role also includes a competitive bonus plan and benefits package.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of engineering experience in product development, embedded systems, electronics, software development, testing, or a related environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Experience programming in Python and C/C++ and using Git/GitHub or similar version control tools.
- Working knowledge of electronics and hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, or logic analyzers.
- Experience with embedded-system debugging, firmware flashing, and board-level troubleshooting.
- Experience using JIRA or similar project management and task-tracking tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 20%.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with embedded systems, connected devices, IoT products, or product development environments.
- Knowledge of cloud technologies, HVAC systems, building automation, or controls products.
- Experience working with global or cross-functional engineering teams.
- Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar technologies to improve productivity and engineering workflows.
Responsibilities
- Analyze product and project requirements from a system- and product-level perspective.
- Gather, analyze, and communicate project data, including requirements, engineering estimates, schedules, and costs.
- Read and modify code to support development and testing activities.
- Test and validate embedded field device products, document results, and recommend improvements.
- Use JIRA to manage engineering tasks, workflows, and project execution.
- Prepare project reports, schedules, and presentations for engineering and leadership teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support Engineering Excellence efforts.
- Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
- Support additional engineering projects and responsibilities as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive bonus plan that takes individual, group, and corporate performance into account.
- Competitive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
