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Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.\nVisit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms.\nWhat you will do\nThe Johnson Controls Global Materials Lab is seeking a highly motivated Materials Engineer to join our team in Glendale, Wisconsin. This position is primarily targeted toward entry-level or early-career candidates; however, the final job level will be based on the successful candidate's education, qualifications, technical expertise, and relevant industry experience. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support a wide range of Johnson Controls businesses, including HVAC, chillers, controls, and data center applications.\nWorking under the direction of the Materials Lab Manager, the Materials Engineer will perform laboratory testing, materials characterization, failure analysis, and metallurgical investigations to support product development, manufacturing, quality improvement, and customer support initiatives. The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with hands-on laboratory skills to investigate material-related issues, generate data-driven conclusions, and communicate findings through professional technical reports.\nThis role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys working in a materials laboratory environment, solving complex engineering challenges, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve product performance, reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. This position is based at our test lab facility in Glendale, WI. Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility, or able to relocate. Various relocation packages are available.\nHow you will do it\nPrepare metallurgical and materials characterization samples using sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and other laboratory preparation techniques.\nConduct materials testing and analysis using laboratory equipment and analytical techniques, including optical microscopy, hardness testing, spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and other materials characterization methods.\nPerform failure analysis and root cause investigations on metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials.\nAnalyze experimental data and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound laboratory reports with conclusions and recommendations.\nSupport engineering, manufacturing, quality, supplier quality, and customer support teams in resolving material and process-related issues.\nAssist in evaluating new materials, manufacturing processes, and product designs to improve performance, reliability, and sustainability.\nParticipate in corrective and preventive action activities by identifying material and process nonconformances and recommending effective solutions.\nMaintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and best practices.\nCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders on testing programs, product investigations, and materials qualification projects.\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory efficiency, capability, and technical excellence.\nWhat you will need \nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university. GPA is 3.4 or above.\nUnderstanding of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composite materials, including material properties, processing methods, and failure mechanisms.\nHands-on laboratory experience gained through coursework, research, internships, co-ops, or industry experience.\nFamiliarity with materials characterization techniques such as microscopy, hardness testing, spectroscopy, or thermal analysis.\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.\nDemonstrated commitment to laboratory safety and safe work practices.\nPreferred\nAdvanced coursework or research experience in metallurgy, failure analysis, corrosion, welding, brazing, polymers, or materials characterization.\nExperience preparing metallographic specimens using lab equipment and interpreting microstructures.\nExperience operating analytical equipment such as optical microscopes, SEM/EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, and hardness testing equipment.\nInternship, co-op, undergraduate research, graduate research experience and/or industrial experience in a materials laboratory environment.\nExperience presenting technical findings to engineering or business audiences.\nIndustry experience \nHIRING SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $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\n#LI-ONSITE\nJohnson 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, visitEEO is the Law. 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