Software Engineering Co-Op

Johnson Controls • Burlington, MA

23h

About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking a Software Engineering Co-op to work with a multidisciplinary team supporting the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software and firmware solutions throughout the product lifecycle. This role offers hands-on experience developing production software that directly supports advanced manufacturing technologies and business-critical initiatives. As a Software Engineering Co-op, you will collaborate with software, process, mechanical, and applications engineers to develop innovative solutions, improve automation capabilities, and contribute to high-priority projects. This opportunity is ideal for a student who enjoys problem-solving, continuous learning, and working in a fast-paced technical environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency with Python, C/C++, Git, and UNIX/Linux environments.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and complete assignments efficiently and effectively.
• Experience developing software that interfaces with physical hardware or embedded systems.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Previous co-op, internship, research, or industry experience.
• Experience with JavaScript and React development.
• Familiarity with embedded systems development.
• Experience with Bash scripting and Jira.
• Exposure to CAD software, mesh modeling, 3D printing, controls theory, or robotics.
• Experience developing automated testing solutions.
• Interest in advanced manufacturing technologies and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop software that supports the control and automation of advanced manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with software, process, mechanical, and applications engineers to deliver project objectives.
• Contribute to machine control, slicing, and testing software applications.
• Support development efforts within a production software environment, working on business-critical projects and tasks.
• Design and implement new user interface features within a React-based application environment.
• Develop and maintain unit tests and contribute to integration testing efforts for Python and C++ applications.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual workflows and improve software performance, reliability, and usability.
• Assist with software troubleshooting, debugging, testing, and validation activities.
• Document software functionality, testing results, and development activities clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrate Johnson Controls' Winning Behaviors by focusing on impactful work, collaborating across disciplines, taking ownership of deliverables, and continuously improving processes and solutions.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience developing software solutions that support innovative manufacturing technologies and automation systems.
• Work closely with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines while building expertise in software development, testing, automation, user interface development, and hardware integration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed