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Working with experienced engineers and cross-functional partners, you will help identify, develop, validate, and implement product improvements that reduce cost while maintaining or improving product performance, quality, reliability, safety, manufacturability, and serviceability.\nThis is an engineering position offering hands-on experience in product design, project coordination, cost analysis, prototype development, laboratory testing, manufacturing, and engineering change implementation. You will support multiple VAVE projects from initial idea through production release while building working knowledge of HVAC products, engineering processes, and value-engineering methods.\nHow you will do it\nSupport the identification and evaluation of cost-reduction opportunities through product reviews, engineering analysis, supplier proposals, manufacturing feedback, quality information, and structured product teardowns.\nWork with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Finance, Product Management, suppliers, and the test lab to define project requirements and develop practical product improvements.\nCoordinate multiple VAVE projects by tracking scope, priorities, assigned actions, technical risks, schedules, expected savings, testing requirements, and implementation status.\nUse SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and other engineering tools to create or revise models, drawings, DXFs, bills of materials, calculations, specifications, and supporting documentation.\nDesign or modify HVAC components and assemblies, which may include sheet-metal parts, insulation, brackets, coils, piping packages, fans, motors, controls, wiring-related hardware, and purchased components.\nApply value-engineering and design-for-manufacturing principles to reduce material, labor, part count, fabrication steps, assembly complexity, scrap, rework, and other product costs without compromising required functionality.\nPrepare preliminary cost and savings calculations using material pricing, labor estimates, production volumes, tooling costs, supplier quotations, and other available information, with guidance from Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Finance.\nSupport prototype builds, supplier samples, product teardowns, manufacturing trials, and laboratory testing to confirm fit, function, performance, reliability, and manufacturability.\nReview test and production feedback with experienced engineers, document results, and support corrective actions or design refinements when proposed changes do not meet requirements.\nPrepare and coordinate engineering changes, including updates to drawings, models, BOMs, specifications, product logic, submittals, design guides, and manufacturing documentation.\nCommunicate project status, savings forecasts, technical issues, and required decisions through project trackers, one-page summaries, design reviews, and engineering updates.\nHelp improve the VAVE process by maintaining project records, documenting lessons learned, updating templates and savings guidance, and contributing new product-improvement ideas.\nWhat we look for (Required)\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.\nEntry-level candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.\nZero to two years of engineering, internship, co-op, academic-project, manufacturing, or product-design experience.\nBasic understanding of engineering drawings, bills of materials, product specifications, and manufacturing processes.\nAcademic or practical experience using 2D or 3D CAD software. SolidWorks or AutoCAD experience is preferred.\nWorking knowledge of Microsoft Excel for calculations, data organization, and project tracking.\nAbility to apply fundamental engineering principles to evaluate technical problems and develop possible solutions.\nStrong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy.\nAbility to manage multiple assignments, establish priorities, and meet agreed-upon deadlines.\nWillingness to work hands-on with products, prototypes, manufacturing personnel, suppliers, and laboratory equipment.\nAbility to communicate technical information clearly in written and verbal form.\nAbility to work effectively in a cross-functional team and seek guidance when requirements or technical issues are unclear.\nCuriosity, initiative, and willingness to learn HVAC products, manufacturing processes, cost analysis, and VAVE methods.\nWhat we look for (Preferred)\nInternship, co-op, senior design, laboratory, or project experience involving product design, manufacturing, HVAC equipment, thermal systems, fluid systems, sheet metal, piping, or electromechanical products.\nExperience creating or modifying 3D models, 2D drawings, assemblies, and bills of materials.\nExposure to cost-reduction, design-for-manufacturing, value engineering, lean manufacturing, or continuous-improvement projects.\nFamiliarity with prototype development, product testing, engineering changes, or root-cause analysis.\nExperience working with data, cost calculations, supplier quotations, or technical project trackers.\nInterest in developing project-management and cross-functional leadership skills.\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. 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