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Manchester-Manchester-United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Onsite
What you will do
Johnson Controls is seeking a Metasys Controls Specialist to play a key role in shaping the future of smart buildings for Microsoft’s global campuses and data centers.
This is a high‑impact, global engineering role where you will lead first‑of‑kind (FOK) software development, define global standards, and influence how building automation systems are designed and delivered worldwide.
If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, setting direction at a global scale, and working at the intersection of controls, software, and innovation, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.
How you will do it
Design, develop, and validate first‑of‑kind Metasys software, integrations, and advanced control strategies.
Define and maintain global standards including templates, engineering guidelines, Sequence of Operation (SOOs), and Description of Operation (DOOs).
Provide technical governance through design reviews, quality assurance, and best‑practice alignment across regions.
Partner closely with Microsoft engineering teams, Johnson Controls R&D, cybersecurity, and global delivery organizations.
Support complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of controls solutions.
What we look for
Required
Strong expertise in Building Automation System.
Solid background in HVAC controls engineering, BAS design, and sequences of operation.
Experience with data centers.
Clear communicator with strong documentation skills and the ability to collaborate across global, cross‑functional teams.
Preferred
Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys platforms (SNE/SNC, NAE/NCE, CCT, SCT, ADX/ADS).
Metasys engineering certifications (MSEA / MSEAS).
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience with Microsoft facilities, or mission‑critical environments.
Proven experience delivering innovative or first‑of‑kind building automation or controls solutions.
Exposure to APIs, system integrations, analytics, or smart building platforms.
About Us
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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