Sr. Process Engineer

Johnson Controls • Burlington, MA

2d • $97,000 - $162,000 • Onsite

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. Process Engineer, New Product Introduction, you will work on engineering efforts to bring products from the lab into mass production. Your primary objective is to rapidly iterate and advance to ensure the product is manufacturable, cost-effective, meets quality standards, and meets all requirements before launch to market.

Requirements

• Technical degree (BS/MS) with 7+ years of industry experience, or a PhD with 3+ years of industry experience in Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Proven ability to rapidly iterate and improve process methods to significantly enhance throughput, yield, and reliability in a manufacturing environment.
• Systems level thinking to understand the tradeoffs multiple process steps
• Deep experience with at least one of the following: imaging processing, in-line inspection and metrology, automation, hardware design, instrumentation and control systems, machine bring-up and validation, or advanced statistical data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a demonstrated ability to effectively interpret and present complex technical data.
• A statistically driven mindset for designing experiments, interpreting data, and making data-backed decisions.
• Experience leading technical projects with cross-functional teams that blend hardware, software, and manufacturing development.
• A "get it done" attitude, demonstrating resourcefulness and a drive to find creative solutions to difficult, ambiguous challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Python software coding in a data analysis and automation context.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering projects by defining scope and priorities, managing technical timelines, and presenting results across the organization.
• Proactively identify and debug complex process issues, brainstorm potential fixes, design and execute experiments to test effectiveness, and implement robust, long-term solutions.
• Work collaboratively with design, materials, and hardware teams to problem-solve and ensure all design and functional constraints are considered in the process.
• Perform thorough root cause analysis on parts and processes.
• Assemble and present detailed experimental results and technical findings to both technical and non-technical team members and leadership.
• Design, implement, and maintain inline inspection and data collection systems to monitor and control process stability.
• Develop innovative support removal strategies and post-processing techniques for novel part geometries and advanced materials.
• Ideate and champion long-term technical improvements and strategic initiatives that contribute to the next generation of our manufacturing platform.

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