Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Johnson Controls • Burlington, MA

8d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Sr. Mechanical Engineer, New Product Introduction, you will work on engineering efforts to bring products from the lab into mass production. Your primary objective will be commissioning, and improving the machines used in the Stack Forging process. This role requires a high degree of technical ownership, cross-functional collaboration, critical thinking for root cause analysis, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position generally requires a commitment of 4 days onsite per week.

Requirements

• 5+ years industry experience and a 4-year degree in Engineering
• Background in electro-mechanical systems and/or precision machine design
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment with a bias towards action
• Sound fundamentals and industrial best practices for robust equipment design for production of serially manufactured machinery
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing, including sheet metal, machined and welded parts.
• Exposure to a variety of automation systems, control cabinets, industrial sensors, PLCs, data acquisition and I/O devices.
• Experience with GD&T, SolidWorks (with PDM), and FMEA
• Experience with any of the following sub-disciplines: fluid and gas handling, motion planning and control, hydraulics, laser cutting, and vacuum systems
• A "get it done" attitude, demonstrating resourcefulness and a drive to find creative solutions to difficult, ambiguous challenges.
• Readiness and enthusiasm to work in a dynamic environment that features: rapidly changing requirements, quick iteration with novel hardware, heavy communication demands, and process development that involves critical, high-risk trade-offs.
• Dynamic and flexible mindset, easily balancing the immediate needs of the day-to-day with long-term strategic thinking and planning.

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with metal additive manufacturing, robotics, or industrial automation
• Experience with rapid prototyping: 3D printing, mill, lathe, laser cutting, CNC, hand tools
• Basic SW experience: Python, linux, or PLC programming
• Ability to learn new skills and capabilities on the job.

Responsibilities

• Component design within the machines in Stack Forging manufacturing system, including automated equipment for material preparation, cutting, inspection, bonding, and assembly
• Run design processes with requirements, specifications, concept generation, concept down-selection, and design reviews
• Document and communicate design process and decisions
• Drive improvement of overall equipment efficiency, manufacturing tolerance, process stability, process monitoring, machine reliability, and automation
• Refine and revisit machine requirements with cross-functional teams from product, process, applications, and operations.
• Proof-of-concept calculations and benchtop testing to inform design decisions
• System and sub-system level design and analysis; utilizing parametric modeling to evaluate trade-offs
• Own & update subsystem designs, BOM, specifications, CAD models, and drawings
• Select and manage external vendors for components and subsystems
• Statistical analysis for assembly tolerance stack up and perform root-cause analyses

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
• On-the-job/cross-training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior