Engineering Technician (onsite

Position: Engineering Technician (onsite)
About Johnson Controls

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What you will do

Johnson Controls is seeking an Engineering Technician to join Synchrony, our magnetic bearings product team based in Salem, VA. In this role, you will assemble electro-mechanical products and perform other general assembly duties. You will also drive the successful execution of cutting-edge magnetic bearing and high-speed motor development projects by ensuring assembly and testing is completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

Get ready to partner closely with engineers to plan, set up, and execute assembly and testing, bringing new products to life!

If you enjoy collaborating with a dynamic team to train, guide, and support assembly and test execution, ensuring consistency and excellence in engineering practices, this could be YOUR next opportunity! Join JCI and serve as a critical problem solver - quickly diagnosing and resolving issues related to assembly and functionality delivering reliable, actionable results.

This position is based at our Synchrony office location in Salem, VA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility, as well as s and/or Permanent Residents of the US. Sponsorship and relocation is not provided for this position.

How you will do it

• Maintain a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence
• Assembly components to complete assemblies and subassemblies
• Press fit components together by heating and fitting
• Connect electrical components by properly wiring them according to schematics
• Basic testing on components, subassemblies and assemblies
• Use hand tools to assemble units
• Use adhesives to attach components and secure wires and coils
• Create coils and assemblies with high precision and attention to detail
• Read and understand work instructions and blueprints
• Assemble circuit boards and electrical panels
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and orderly workplace
• Responsible for understanding and complying with quality policy, procedures and instructions to ensure product quality, customer satisfaction, attainment of business goals and environmental well-being
• Support the Engineering Team as needed

What you will need
Required

• High school diploma
• High mechanical aptitude
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Read, understand and follow assembly instructions and follow blueprints and diagrams
• Experience using hand tools such as screwdriver, pliers, micrometers and others
• Operate small lifts, pallet jacks and other lifting equipment (training will be provided on our specific equipment but need basic skills beforehand).
• and/or Permanent Resident

Preferred

• 1+ years of assembly experience in a light industrial setting
• An Associates or Technical degree
• Experience working with mechanical parts

Physical Demands

• Must be able to be on feet all shift
• Employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Able to use hands for assembly and tool usage
• Cannot have allergies, or issues related to handling metals including aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $20.00/hr - $35.00/hr 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…