Sustaining Mechanical Engineer – Onsite

Johnson Controls

. Support the product lifecycle, product improvement, product deficiencies/field issues, and product approvals.

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering principles, product lifecycle management, and compliance with international standards. Proficient in conducting analyses and collaborating across teams to drive product development and improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical Engineering5+ Years Of Relevant Engineering Experience3D CAD Software ProficiencyProduct Development Lifecycle ExperienceStage-Gate Methodologies Understanding

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Hard Skills

Feasibility AnalysisStress AnalysisThermal AnalysisFluid AnalysisDesign PrototypingData AnalysisTechnical ReportingEngineering Problem SolvingCompliance With ISO StandardsProduct Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationStrategic PlanningAccountabilityLeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorksCreoQuality Management SystemsManufacturing ProcessesTesting Equipment

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryRegulated IndustriesProduct LifecycleField IssuesExperimental Test Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the product lifecycle, product improvement, product deficiencies/field issues, and product approvals.
Create detailed designs and prototypes while ensuring compliance with international standards.
Conduct feasibility, stress, thermal, and fluid analyses to support design decisions.
Maintain documentation in accordance with ISO and internal quality standards.
Support experimental test programs and prototype development.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Management, Project/Product Management, Sourcing, and Approval agencies.
Develop new or modified component designs with Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Product Management.
Collect and analyze data from operational processes, tests, and research experiments.
Evaluate, test, and provide reports for product field returns.
Execute tasks in alignment with stage-gate development milestones.
Analyze product and equipment specifications to guide design direction.
Apply engineering principles, mathematics, and physical sciences to solve complex problems.
Provide technical insights on design, materials, processes, and manufacturability.
Maintain awareness of industry trends and global regulatory requirements.
Coordinate and lead design reviews, test plans, and project meetings.
Ensure accountability and timely progress through each stage of the product lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
Hands-on lab experience collaborating with technicians.
Experience with the full product development lifecycle, including prototyping and testing.
Ability to strategize test plans without predefined protocols.
US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident of the US.
Background in automotive, heating or other regulated industries (preferred).
Familiarity with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, etc.) (preferred).
Understanding of stage-gate methodologies and time-sensitive project execution (preferred).
Must be within commuting distance to the office, or able to relocate.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Various relocation packages are available