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What you will do
Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer! In this role, you will be responsible for mechanical analysis, detailed design, subsystem integration, and overall mechanical performance of HVAC equipment across Enviro鈥慣ec air-handling, fan-coil, and blower-coil platforms. You'll support new鈥憄roduct development, sustaining engineering, prototyping, laboratory validation, and manufacturing execution. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with electrical, controls, test lab, compliance, sourcing, product management, and operations teams to deliver market鈥憀eading, safe, compliant, serviceable, and cost鈥慹ffective HVAC products.
You will lead complex and exciting mechanical development efforts鈥攕panning sheet metal design, thermal/fluid performance, air鈥憁oving systems, heat鈥慹xchanger integration, mechanical safety features, A2L refrigerant adaptations, structural integrity, DFMEA, and field鈥憇ervice considerations鈥攚hile contributing technical leadership across NPD teams.
This position is onsite based in Largo, FL. Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility, or able to relocate. Johnson Controls offers various relocation packages depending on your needs.
How you will do it
Mechanical Design & System Integration
Perform mechanical analysis and detailed design for AHUs, FCUs, BCUs and related subsystems including sheet metal, enclosure structures, panels, fan/motor assemblies, coil integration, and airflow pathways.
Develop innovative design solutions for custom HVAC equipment based on customer-specific requirements and product performance targets.
Execute design improvements that optimize manufacturability, serviceability, acoustics, energy efficiency, and product quality.
Create and maintain mechanical engineering standards, CAD models, technical documentation, and design specifications.
Develop design rules and logic used in configurable/dynamic BOM generation.
Mechanical Compliance, A2L Adaptation & Safety Requirements
Interpret and implement UL 60335-2-40 mechanical safety and A2L refrigerant requirements for clearances, airflow paths, compartment construction, and enclosure integrity.
Coordinate with compliance partners and agencies (e.g., Intertek/ETL) to validate mechanical requirements and securement tests.
Ensure mechanical designs meet relevant safety, installation, and regulatory standards.
Lab Validation, Prototypes & Testing
Define and execute test plans in partnership with the Largo Test Lab (airflow performance, thermal testing, vibration, structural integrity).
Lead prototype builds and fit鈥憉p verification for assembly feasibility and service access.
Oversee testing of fans, motors, mechanical components; analyze data and drive corrective actions.
Manufacturing, Sourcing & Cross鈥慒unctional Collaboration
Support manufacturing engineering with BOMs, routings, assembly sequencing, and DFM/DFA improvements.
Evaluate mechanical vendors and qualify new components including fans, bearings, heating elements, insulation materials, and assemblies.
Provide mechanical guidance to marketing, applications, sales engineering, service, and field teams.
Generate clear and accurate drawings, installation details, and mechanical instructions.
Support PFMEA reviews, root鈥慶ause analyses, corrective actions, and engineering change processes.
Maintain consistency with Largo drafting/documentation standards and mentor drafters/designers.
What we look for
Required
Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in product development.
Understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and airflow fundamentals.
Experience designing sheet鈥憁etal assemblies. Preferably fan/motor systems, coil integration, heater assemblies, and structural components.
Familiarity with mechanical aspects of UL 1995.
Preferred
HVAC industry experience
Experience with lab testing, vibration/structural analysis, acoustics, or CFD.
Knowledge of sheet-metal fabrication, brazing/welding, fastening, gasketing, and insulation.
Understanding of DFMEA, DFM/DFA, cost modeling, and value engineering.
Experience with configurable platforms and dynamic BOM logic.
路Cross鈥慺unctional experience with test labs, compliance, sourcing, and service.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $120,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience,聽knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market聽data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects聽the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates聽may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your聽background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To聽support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including聽artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are聽ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the聽Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
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