Staff Mechanical Engineer (onsite)

Johnson Controls•Glendale, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer for an onsite position in Glendale, Wisconsin. The role executes projects supporting new product development and sustaining existing product lines across valves and actuators, refrigeration controls, building automation system controllers, sensors, and thermostats. The engineer leads mechanical design from concept through production, applying engineering principles, simulation tools, and hands-on prototyping to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions on schedule. Candidates must be within commuting distance of the facility or able to relocate; various relocation packages are available. The role works with Product Management, Project Management, the Test Lab, Supply, and Manufacturing. It supports product enhancements, value analysis and value engineering initiatives, quality issues, prototype builds, and product testing and validation in laboratory and field environments. Johnson Controls describes a collaborative culture, professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation, a competitive bonus plan tied to individual, group, and corporate performance, and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
At least 7 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in electromechanical product development.
Proven expertise with FEA tools and interpreting simulation results to guide design decisions.
Strong knowledge of injection molding, including material selection, design for manufacturability, and tooling considerations.
Hands-on experience with motors, actuators, and gear train design.
Proficiency in 3D CAD; Creo is preferred.
Experience with PLM systems.
Experience with 3D printing and prototyping for iterative design and customer validation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in HVAC, building automation, or related electromechanical industries.
Familiarity with sensor integration, embedded control systems, or electromechanical design.
Familiarity with regulatory standards such as UL, CE, EN, and CSA.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design and development of electromechanical products, including actuators, valves, motorized assemblies, and gear-driven systems.
Manage and track project deliverables, design updates, timing, and milestone reporting.
Design and optimize injection-molded plastic components for manufacturability, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
Perform detailed finite element analysis (FEA) for structural, thermal, and dynamic performance validation.
Use 3D printing and rapid prototyping to develop concept models and functional prototypes for internal evaluation and customer feedback.
Collaborate with Product Management, Project Management, the Test Lab, Supply, and Manufacturing.
Support sustaining engineering, including VAVE projects, product enhancements, and quality issues.
Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, and bills of materials using tools such as Creo.
Conduct design reviews, DFMEA, DVP&R, and tolerance stack-ups.
Support prototype builds, testing, and validation in laboratory and field environments.
Drive continuous improvement in design processes, tools, and standards.