Mechanical Engineer

What you will do

The Mechanical Engineer is a key member of the JCI-Synchrony Engineering team and supports design and development of the mechanical portion of an active magnetic bearing (AMB) system.  The mechanical system includes radial bearings, thrust bearings, and instrumentation.  The mechanical engineer may also be requested to design assembly and test tooling.  This engineering function has significant interaction with the controls and software functions to ensure acceptable design of the AMB system. The position is based in Salem, VA.

How you will do it

• Maintain a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence.

• Develop CAD models of components and devices in support of new product designs.  

• Develop and edit CAD models of existing production components to improve current products.

• Develop and perform experimental programs to support the development of new products and improvement of existing products.

• Assist with appropriate testing, utilizing company procedures, methodology and other experimental design tools, and generate test reports.

• Regularly communicate relevant results with engineering staff, customers, and other stakeholders.

• Maintain appropriate records of work performed on development programs.

• Maintain adherence to JCI and Synchrony product design and development procedures.

• Specify and select computational engineering tools in collaboration with other Engineering staff in order to improve current and/or future product development programs.  

• Support the manufacturing team and/or assembly technicians as requested or needed. 

• Participate on cross-functional teams that manage projects from concept through first article manufacturing process.

• Solve difficult problems at the engineering and production levels.

• Contribute to the intellectual property position of the company via invention and patent applications.

• Help resolve problems associated with returned materials.

What you will need  

Required                                                                                                                            

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

• Familiarity with design and/or operation of high-speed motors. 

• 0-1 years of experience in a product development environment, or an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering.

• 0-1 years’ experience using 3D modeling software to design parts for fabrication and assembly (SolidWorks preferred.)

• Some combination of both R&D and manufacturing experience.

• Experience designing assemblies consisting of both mechanical and electrical/electronic components.

• Possess working knowledge of GD&T or be able to learn as part of on-the-job training.

• Be able to independently perform basic research of background information that is relevant to a product development program.

• Be able to learn how to utilize new design tools (e.g., software packages, experimental equipment).

• Possess a high proficiency in basic office and data analysis software (e.g., MS Word, Excel, etc.).

• Be able to use basic shop tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, micrometers, etc. 

Preferred

• Design of active magnetic bearings, rotating element bearings, or other forms of mechanical bearings.

• Design and/or operation of other products with high-speed rotating shafts such as turbomachinery.

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