Senior Mechanical Engineer (onsite)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Johnson Controls scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. 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.
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What you will do
Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with hands-on prototype testing experience and a passion for driving product innovation to join our Fire Suppression NPI Engineering team. In this role, you will develop water-based fire protection products or system concepts, as well asdetailed designs. You will also prototype and test to international standards, conduct detailed studies to support design decisions, maintain records of design process in accordance with sound design practice and ISO requirements by performing duties directly or through subordinates. This is an exciting opportunity to influence products that help protect people and property around the world!
This position is based onsite at our Cranston, RI, engineering facility. Candidates must commuting distance to the office, or able to relocate. Various relocation packages are available.Only US Citizens and/or Permanent Residents of the US will be considered for this role.
How you will do it
- Analyzes product and equipment specifications to support decisions on initial design direction.
- Stays on top of the company’s product offerings, within the area of involvement, to support decisions on initial design direction.
- Maintains a working knowledge of the company’s manufacturing operations to understand the strengths and weaknesses of design concepts from the point of view of manufacturability within the company.
- Conducts feasibility, cost, optimization, stress, fluids, and thermal analyses.
- Provides technical information concerning manufacturing and/or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect plant and product engineering planning.
- Stays ahead of the latest technology developments to ensure the company sees available opportunities for technical improvements in products and services and/or cost reductions.
- Confers with research personnel and other technical functions as required to clarify and resolve problems and develop designs.
- Maintains a working knowledge of general industry and specific agency approval requirements, to ensure compliance is maintained in designs.
- Prepares and directs others in the preparation of design layouts, detailed drawings, and specifications.
- Directs and coordinates prototype efforts.
- Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish and/or evaluate performance standards and limits for new or existing products.
- Plans, develops, conducts, and oversees experimental test programs.
- Engages with 3rd party agencies to develop and complete approval test programs
- Plans and holds meetings when appropriate.
- Prepares and presents reports and presentations as needed.
- Performs all elements of the job in accordance with established procedures.
What we look for
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, fire protection engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5 years relevant experience in mechanical 3D design, prototyping, and product development.
- Self-directed; able to strategize on test plans without established protocols; strong on-time and quality project delivery.
- US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident of the US.
Preferred
- Experience with the product life cycle process, reading and interpreting technical standards, and CAD software experience.
- piping and water supply products design (couplings, fittings, valves) at least 5 years of which is directed toward design of flow control valves, components, and accessories.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $110,000 (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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