Mechanical Test Lab Engineer - 1st Shift (onsite)

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 hiring a Senior Lab Technician - 1st shift (Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm). Play a key role in driving the successful execution of cutting-edge chiller development projects by ensuring testing is completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. Partner closely with Test Engineers to plan, set up, and execute comprehensive test strategies, bringing new products to life through hands-on validation.

Collaborate with a dynamic lab team to train, guide, and support test execution, ensuring consistency and excellence in engineering practices. Act as a direct link to product engineering teams, ensuring all testing aligns with project objectives and performance expectations.

Take ownership of developing team capability by training test operators and elevating overall lab performance. Serve as a critical problem solver—quickly diagnosing and resolving issues related to instrumentation, data quality, and unit modifications—keeping testing on track and delivering reliable, actionable results.

This position is based in New Freedom, PA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the lab, or able to relocate. US Citizens and/or Permanent Residents will only be considered.

How you will do it

• Configuration, setup, and continual validation of expected operation of various temperature, pressure, power meters, and measuring devices using established company procedures and schedules.

• Program test and control sequences into data acquisition software for the automated operation of test facilities.

• Organize and keep current any required instrumentation lists and automated test protocols.

• Test data review for accuracy, validation, and comparison to expected results for test protocols.

• Developing, writing, and maintaining procedures for equipment operation, facility operation, or engineering test.

• First-level support response in troubleshooting on-going chiller or component testing and modification.

• Provide the required logistics and documentation support for the above duties in accordance with established company procedures

• and policies.

• Assist in developing and training other employees.

• Works closely with Test Lab team to construct/assemble new equipment and instrumentation as required.

• Provide direction to test lab personnel on specific work assignments.

• Adheres to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards.

What you will need
Required

• Associate Degree in HVAC, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology OR 3+ years of equivalent practical work experience in a relevant technical engineering test environment or HVAC technical role.

• 1+ years of practical experience in computerized test facility control and data acquisition program use including test condition definition programming, control response management, and viewing data in graphic trend interface.

• Familiarity with industrial HVAC systems, refrigerant transfer and management, and design of test protocols.

• Understanding of HVAC technical principles, theories, concepts, techniques and processes.

• Review specifications and resolve design discrepancies.

• Perform simple routine system and component calculations, selections and write specifications.

• Coordinate between customer and other departments to design, build and test components and systems.

• Troubleshoot nonconforming systems and components for manufacturing, service, test lab, etc.

• US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident

• Able to work Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $70,000 - $80,000 (Hourly rate 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

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.