Controls Engineer (Silent-Aire) at Johnson Controls

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!  

As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet.  Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation, 10 paid holidays, and five sick days each year

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(K) with match as well as insurance coverage that starts on day one (medical, dental, and vision care)

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Who we are

Within our Johnson Controls Data Center Solutions, Silent-Aire designs, engineers, and manufactures hyperscale cooling and modular data center solutions, and it is built on the foundation that you must be agile, fast, and work as a team to succeed. Our team of talented engineers are the power behind our mission and their innovative solutions have earned us the trust of the leading hyperscale cloud providers and data center owners and operations. 

What you will do

You will be an important part of the controls engineering department and an integral team member in a fast-growing and dynamic industry. This is an intermediate to senior programming/design position. You will handle the responsibility of managing multiple projects with limited supervision reporting to senior level engineering personnel.

How you will do it

• Design, develop, review, and write Direct Digital Control (DDC) programs for custom HVAC equipment, computer room air handling equipment, and various other HVAC-related equipment.

• Commission, troubleshoot, test, and maintain HVAC equipment controls systems to ensure equipment is functioning per specifications and intended design.

• Operate proprietary software tools to aid in the design of the controls system.

• Interface with customers and other project stakeholders on technical issues related to controls.

• Provide training to internal and external customers related to the controls operation of HVAC equipment.

• Support field service department as needed on field-related controls issues.

• Assist with the development of controls system operations manuals and technical brochures.

• Assist with the development of new and innovative product lines and refinement of existing products.

• Read and interpret job specifications produced by engineering consultants related to the design of HVAC controls.

• Interact with controls production staff; perform periodic inspections of systems under construction.

• Interact with quality control personnel and assist with implementation and enforcement of the company’s quality assurance program.

• Participate in continuous product improvement.

• Be involved and develop relationships in many aspects of the business including support for estimating, business development and sales, production improvements and marketing.

What we look for

Required:

• Electrical/mechanical engineering degree, computer science degree, and/or a technical diploma combined with HVAC controls programming experience

• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following control technologies: Distech, CAREL, Tridium (Niagara), Johnson Controls, Siemens, Allen Bradley

• Experience with controls communication protocols: BACnet and Modbus

• Experience with DDCs/PLCs and BACnet/Modbus integrations

• Experience with DDC programming languages: function block and structured text

• Basic computer networking proficiency required, specifically with LANs, switches and routers

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Self-starting, ability to manage multiple tasks on strict deadlines

• Commitment to continuous technical learning and personal development, both self-directed and under the guidance of others

• Diligent with an eye for detail

• Ability to accept assignments on short notice and perform under occasional stressful situations on tight deadlines

• Manufacturing shop is attached to offices and requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Occasional travel to field worksite locations may require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Preferred:

• Experience with web programming languages JavaScript and HTML5

• Experience with general-purpose programming languages such as C++, Visual Basic, or Python

• Industry experience in controls and more specifically HVAC controls

Take some time to learn about us and apply today!  Help us drive customer wins and be a part of a team that believes that through teamwork, leadership, and collaboration - anything is possible.  

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