Project Engineer - Field Device Engineering
Johnson Controls International
Milwaukee, WI · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
What You Will Do
Johnson Controls invites you to join our Field Device Product Development Engineering team as a Project Engineer II, contributing to the next generation of HVAC field devices that enable intelligent, energy-efficient buildings. This is a system-level engineering role, ideal for someone who wants to understand how hardware, firmware, software, and product requirements come together to form a complete solution.
You'll work across the full product lifecycle, helping shape requirements, analyze system behavior, support development and testing activities, and keep engineering efforts aligned and moving forward.
You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams and work hands-on with innovative products that support intelligent building technologies.
Work Location
This position is onsite at Johnson Controls' Controls Product Development Center and Lab in Glendale, Wisconsin.
Up to 20% travel may be required.
How You Will Do It
Analyze product and project requirements from a system and product-level perspective.
Gather, analyze, and communicate key project data, including requirements, engineering estimates, schedules, and costs.
Read and modify code to support development and testing activities.
Perform testing and validation on embedded field device products, document results, and recommend improvements.
Utilize JIRA to manage engineering tasks, workflows, and project execution.
Prepare project reports, schedules, and presentations for engineering and leadership teams.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support Engineering Excellence efforts.
Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
Support additional engineering projects and responsibilities as needed.
Required Qualifications
No sponsorship available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
3+ years of engineering experience in product development, embedded systems, electronics, software development, testing, or a related environment.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Experience programming in Python and C/C++ and using Git/GitHub or similar version control tools.
Working knowledge of electronics and hands-on experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, or logic analyzers.
Experience with embedded system debugging, firmware flashing, and board-level troubleshooting.
Experience using JIRA or similar project management and task tracking tools.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Willingness to travel up to 20%.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with embedded systems, connected devices, IoT products, or product development environments.
Knowledge of cloud technologies, HVAC systems, building automation, or controls products.
Experience working with global or cross-functional engineering teams.
Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar technologies to improve productivity and engineering workflows.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $79,000 - $105,000 (salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. 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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