Senior Mechanical Engineer (onsite)

Johnson Controls•Cranston, RI

12h•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 product 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 practices and ISO requirements. The position is based onsite at the company’s Cranston, Rhode Island engineering facility. Candidates must be within commuting distance or able to relocate. 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.
Hands-on prototype testing experience.
Self-directed, with the ability to strategize test plans without established protocols and deliver projects on time and to quality standards.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
Must be within commuting distance of the Cranston, Rhode Island facility or able to relocate.

Nice To Haves

Experience with product life-cycle processes.
Ability to read and interpret technical standards.
Experience with CAD software.
At least 5 years designing piping and water supply products such as couplings, fittings, and valves, particularly flow-control valves, components, and accessories.

Responsibilities

Analyze product and equipment specifications to support initial design decisions.
Maintain knowledge of company products and manufacturing operations to assess design direction and manufacturability.
Conduct feasibility, cost, optimization, stress, fluids, and thermal analyses.
Provide technical information about manufacturing and processing techniques, materials, properties, and process limitations relevant to engineering planning.
Monitor technology developments and identify opportunities to improve products and services or reduce costs.
Coordinate with research personnel and other technical functions to resolve problems and develop designs.
Maintain knowledge of industry and agency approval requirements and ensure designs comply.
Prepare or 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 product performance standards and limits.
Plan, develop, conduct, and oversee experimental test programs.
Engage third-party agencies to develop and complete approval test programs.
Plan and hold meetings as appropriate.
Prepare and present reports and presentations as needed.
Perform work in accordance with established procedures and maintain design-process records in accordance with ISO requirements.