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What you will do
Johnson Controls is hiring! As a Mechanical Test Lab Engineer - 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 12:00am)- you will lead product testing across the full test lifecycle-from planning and design through execution, analysis, and reporting. You will play a critical role in validating HVAC/R products, ensuring performance, reliability, and quality standards are met.
This role requires strong technical expertise and a hands-on approach to testing complex systems and components. You will collaborate cross-functionally with product engineering, product management, and lab teams to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable test results. As a contributor, you will also help elevate lab capabilities by mentoring team members and driving continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and efficiency.
This position is based in New Freedom, PA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the lab, or able to relocate. US Citizens and/or Permanent Residents will only be considered.
How you will do it
Serve as the primary technical liaison between Test Engineering and internal stakeholders, clearly communicating test plans, progress, and results.
Plan, coordinate, and execute testing of chillers and related components, including:
Collaborating with stakeholders to define and refine test specifications.
Translating requirements into detailed test plans, including scope, resources, and timelines.
Partnering with engineering, product management, and technical support teams to align on objectives and deliverables.
Scheduling tests and managing lab capacity in coordination with Test Engineering resources.
Provide hands-on leadership during test execution, including:
Guiding test setup, instrumentation, and data acquisition configuration.
Monitoring daily test progress and proactively addressing challenges.
Analyzing test data, identifying issues, and driving resolution.
Delivering clear engineering insights and recommendations based on results.
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in HVAC/R testing, including:
System performance evaluation and diagnostics
Troubleshooting test setups and system limitations
Interpreting complex data for internal customers
Continuously improve testing processes and lab operations by:
Developing and standardizing test procedures, methods, and tools
Applying engineering and operational excellence methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, 5S, Kaizen, KPI development, and Root Cause Analysis
Identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of testing services
Support training and development of lab personnel to strengthen team capabilities and consistency.
What you will need
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline
Component or system-level product testing
Engineering or developmental lab environments
Design and execute test plans
Perform data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation
Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve testing challenges
Communicate complex technical findings to diverse audiences
Experience driving process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives
US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident
Able to work Monday - Friday 3"30pm - 12:00am
Preferred
Exposure to lab, manufacturing, or field environments within HVAC product development
Strong understanding of HVAC/R systems, controls, and diagnostics
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - 90,000 (Salary 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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
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