Senior Mechanical Engineer, Machine Design

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Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Machine Design, to help transform innovative ideas into high-volume manufacturing reality. In this role, you'll lead engineering initiatives that take products from the lab to mass production, driving the design, commissioning, and continuous improvement of equipment used in our Stack Forging process. You'll have significant technical ownership, collaborate with cross-functional teams, solve complex manufacturing challenges through root cause analysis, and make a direct impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Sponsorship is not available for this position. Only US citizens and/or Permanent Residents of the US will be considered.

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.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of custom manufacturing equipment from concept through production deployment.
• Develop machine architectures, mechanisms, assemblies, and process systems that meet performance, reliability, safety, and cost objectives.
• Collaborate with Process, Controls, Software, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to define requirements and deliver integrated machine solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement of equipment performance, throughput, quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Perform engineering analysis, design reviews, testing, and root cause investigations to support sound technical decisions.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, specifications, and change records.
• Manage external suppliers, machine builders, and integrators through design, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and technical leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience designing industrial machinery, automation equipment, or complex electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency with Solid Works, or other 3D CAD packages, PDM systems, and development of production-ready engineering documentation.
• Strong background in machine design, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability and assembly.
• Familiarity with machine safety principles, risk assessments, and industrial equipment standards.
• Experience designing and integrating mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, motion control, vacuum, thermal management, or other industrial process systems.
• Hands-on prototyping, testing, and manufacturing process experience.
• US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident

• Experience with laser processing equipment, vacuum systems, thermal systems, or precision manufacturing processes.
• Experience with FMEA, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Export Control Requirement: This position may require access to information, technology, technical data, software, or other items subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment for this position may be contingent upon the candidate's ability to obtain and maintain any required export authorization or eligibility to access controlled items.

SALARY RANGE
: $120,000 - $165,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal…