Senior Mechanical Engineer (onsite)

Johnson Controls•Cranston, RI

2d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with hands-on prototype testing experience to join its Fire Suppression NPI Engineering team. The role develops water-based fire protection products and system concepts, produces detailed designs, prototypes and tests products to international standards, conducts studies to support design decisions, and maintains design-process records in accordance with sound design practice and ISO requirements. Duties may be performed directly or through subordinates. The position is based onsite at the company's engineering facility in Cranston, Rhode Island. Candidates must be within commuting distance or able to relocate. Various relocation packages are available. Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents will be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, fire protection engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical 3D design, prototyping, and product development.
Self-directed, with the ability to strategize on test plans without established protocols and deliver projects on time and to quality expectations.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the product life cycle process.
Experience reading and interpreting technical standards.
Experience with CAD software.
At least 5 years of experience designing piping and water supply products such as couplings, fittings, and valves, including design of flow control valves, components, and accessories.

Responsibilities

Analyze product and equipment specifications to support decisions on initial design direction.
Maintain knowledge of company product offerings in the area of involvement to support design-direction decisions.
Maintain working knowledge of company manufacturing operations and assess design concepts for manufacturability.
Conduct feasibility, cost, optimization, stress, fluids, and thermal analyses.
Provide technical information about manufacturing and processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations that affect plant and product engineering planning.
Monitor technology developments and identify opportunities for technical improvements to products and services or cost reductions.
Confer with research personnel and other technical functions to clarify and resolve problems and develop designs.
Maintain knowledge of general industry and specific agency approval requirements to ensure designs remain compliant.
Prepare and direct the preparation of design layouts, detailed drawings, and specifications.
Direct and coordinate prototype efforts.
Compile and analyze operational, test, and research data to establish or evaluate performance standards and limits for new or existing products.
Plan, develop, conduct, and oversee experimental test programs.
Engage with third-party agencies to develop and complete approval test programs.
Plan and hold meetings when appropriate.
Prepare and present reports and presentations as needed.
Perform all elements of the job in accordance with established procedures.