Process Engineer

Posted:
6/8/2026, 4:00:17 PM

Location(s):
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Massachusetts, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

Workplace Type:
On-site

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

Who we are:

Johnson Controls is global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary

  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.

  • On-the-job/cross-training opportunities

  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment

  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Thermal constraints limit AI infrastructure, semiconductor equipment, power electronics, and defense systems. JCI removes those constraints. Enabled by the Stack Forging™ process, JCI produces high-performance thermal components and cooling loop solutions — purpose-built for direct integration into AI, HPC, and mission-critical systems. JCI has built the industry's leading thermal management platform for the applications that demand it most. 

As a Builder on the Stack Forging Thermal Solutions team at Johnson Controls, you'll join a team of sleeve-rollers who set a high bar for themselves and their co-workers. We foster a collaborative culture with no silos, where everyone is encouraged to think out loud. If you are passionate about your craft and don't give up until you've found a way, you will make an ideal Builder! 

 

What You’ll Do 

As a Process Engineer, New Product Introduction, you will work on an interdisciplinary team to bring products from the lab into mass production. Your primary objective is to rapidly iterate and advance the product to ensure it is manufacturable, cost-effective, meets quality standards, and meets all requirements before launch to market.  

Who You Are 

You have strong communication skills, flexibility, and a willingness to “wear many hats,” all of which will be essential for any successful applicant.  You will work with complex machines at different levels of development, solving tough engineering challenges along the way. Projects will consist of a combination of hands-on work and data analysis/presentation.  You will take full ownership of your work, drive forward independently, and maintain a strong sense of urgency. You know when to pivot, prioritize, and adapt to shifting demands to keep progress on track. 

 

This role requires cross-functional collaboration, critical thinking for root cause analysis, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position generally requires a commitment of 5 days onsite per week. 

 

Responsibilities 

*Responsibilities are subject to change based on shifting business needs 

  • Develop experiments to test individual process variables 

  • Work with prototype and production machines and determine their operating ranges 

  • Work cross-functionally to gather input from many different stakeholders across multiple systems 

  • Troubleshoot instrumentation on machines 

  • Continuous improvement: analyze machine performance data to enhance quality, reduce costs, and increase throughput 

  • Characterization of materials and parts via microscopy, profilometry, and dimensional analysis 

  • Document data and findings to present data clearly and concisely  

  • Build process testing rigs 

  • Perform failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and risk assessments 

  • Work cross-functionally to push the envelope of what is possible 

  • Have a safety-first mindset in all aspects of your work 

 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, materials, systems, or chemical engineering or a similar discipline 

  • 2-4 years of experience, preferably in advanced manufacturing or an environment working with precision machines or industrial equipment 

  • Hands-on experience working directly with industrial equipment 

  • Experience working with pilot or production machines 

  • Basic programming and data analysis skills 

  • A "get it done" attitude, demonstrating resourcefulness and a drive to find creative solutions to difficult, ambiguous challenges. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • 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 involves 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. 

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a demonstrated ability to effectively interpret and present complex technical data.

SALARY RANGE: $95,000 - $115,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.  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

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.