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Design Specialist Contract

Location: York-Pennsylvania-United States of America
Listed: 3 days ago

About the role

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

What you will do

Contract Engineer - Design Specialists will process engineering bills of materials and drawings to provide a clear-to-build production release for a large commercial air handling product. Additional responsibilities include performing some engineering support activities that may require some hands-on construction and testing for the development of new or modified components or products.

How you will do it

Work independently with minimal direction, develop approaches to solutions and lead in process improvement
Support application and sales teams by providing guidance and executing special requests
Prepare drawings of parts and assemblies involving selection of scales, dimensioning, detailed views, sectional views orthographic projects from sketches, layouts or verbal instructions, e.g., sheet metal housings
Proficient at using 3D Solids/Parametric software in drawing, modeling and design tasks as well as producing sheet metal designs and drawings using CAD software
Utilize Excel for macro language programs to improve CAD (Inventor) productivity by reducing or eliminating interactive commands to create repetitious geometry or drawings
Prepare bills of material and prelists using computerized bill of material system
Demonstrate knowledge and use of codes or standards for design applications and conformance as related to job
Review project specifications and requirements to assure conformance of design and fabrication of product
Provide technical support to and communication among the Engineering and Production teams to assist in efficient execution of building air handling units, guide factory assemblers as necessary to complete and coordinate activities
Provide and exchange technical information to vendors, customers, and inspectors for assigned products and components
Train less experienced drafters in areas of technical and practice knowledge and check work of others that is similar in type and complexity to that which is personally performed
Review and mark drawings to support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives for products and processes
Follow codes and procedures related to job
Adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel for training, to support other JCI facilities, to visit job sites, or to support the field, is required, up to 10%
What we look for

Required

Associate's degree in engineering (ME, MET, or EMET preferred)
Willingness to work in the office daily, located in York, PA
3D modeling experience and ability to produce models and drawings
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint), as well as Internet software
Possess strong verbal and written technical communication skill to interact within role with engineers
A strong ability to multi-task is necessary and ability to follow instructions with or without agreement
Able to work in fast-paced, schedule driven work environment; possess the agility/adaptability to quickly move from one task to another when required while maintaining accuracy
Possess the willingness and ability to quickly learn new concepts/technologies on typically steep learning curves

Preferred

Proficiency with Inventor or comparable 3D modeling software
Knowledge of HVAC fundamentals is beneficial
Experience in manufacturing
Sheet metal design experience

Who we are

Johnson Controls is 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!

Why Join Us

You will support important engineering work on a commercial air handling product while developing your skills in a collaborative, safety-minded environment. This role also offers the opportunity to learn through cross-training and contribute to a team focused on practical problem-solving and product readiness.

Competitive salary.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care.
On-the-job and cross-training opportunities.
Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
Dedication to safety through the Zero Harm policy.
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If this sounds like the right fit, we encourage you to apply.

IRING HOURLY RANGE: $30.67 -$46.63 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role.

However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates.

All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

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Equal opportunity and legal notices

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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