Sr. Mechanical Engineer Job Burlington area,Massachusetts USA,Engineering

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

Johnson Controls is 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.

What You’ll Do

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 designing, commissioning, and improving the machines used in the Stack Forging process.

Who You Are

A skilled mechanical engineer with expertise in machine design and a deep understanding of reliability and safety. You have experience developing complex machines from concept to execution, solving tough engineering challenges along the way. You take full ownership of your projects, driving them forward independently while maintaining a strong sense of urgency. You know when to pivot, prioritize, and adapt to shifting demands to keep progress on track.

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. The position generally requires a commitment of 4 days onsite per week.

Responsibilities

* Responsibilities are subject to change based on shifting business needs*

Clean slate design of 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, software, 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 and 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
Mentor early‑in‑career engineers

Qualifications

10+ years industry experience and a 4-year degree in Engineering
Experience with design and build of complex industrial machines
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, Solid Works (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 involve 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
On‑the‑job/cross‑traini…