Job Description
What You Will Do:
Johnson Controls is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join our Water-Based Fire Suppression New Product Introduction (NPI) team. Engineering teams are responsible for the design, development, and certification of fire protection products which aid in life safety and property loss mitigation.
How You Will Do It:
Our Mechanical Engineers' responsibilities include but are not limited to develop water-based fire protection product or system concepts and detailed designs, as advised; prototype generation and testing to international standards; conduct detailed studies to support design decisions; maintain records of design process in accordance with sound design practice and ISO requirements by performing duties directly or through subordinates when so directed.
- Analyzes product and equipment specifications to support decisions on initial design direction.
- Stays on top of the company’s product offerings, within the area of involvement, to support decisions on initial design direction.
- Maintains a solid understanding of the company’s manufacturing operations to understand the strengths and weaknesses of design concepts from the point of view of manufacturability within the company.
- Conducts feasibility, cost, optimization, stress, fluids, and thermal analyses.
- Provides technical information concerning manufacturing and/or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect plant and product engineering planning.
- Keeps tabs on the newest technology developments to ensure the company sees available opportunities for technical improvements in products and services and/or cost reductions.
- Confers with research personnel and other technical functions as the need arises to clarify and resolve problems and develop designs.
- Maintains a solid understanding of general industry and specific agency approval requirements, to ensure compliance is maintained in designs.
- Prepares and advises others in the preparation of design layouts, detailed drawings, and specifications.
- Advises and coordinates prototype efforts.
- Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish and/or evaluate performance standards and limits for new or existing products.
- Plans, develops, conducts, and coordinates experimental test programs.
- Plans and holds meetings when appropriate.
- Prepares and presents reports and presentations as needed.
- Performs all elements of the job in accordance with established procedures.
- Prepare the BOM from drawings, create Estimate and pricing and ensure project specifications and compliance are met.
- Documentation of all working and deliverables and clear the audits with great remarks.
- Attend project review meetings, take ownership and ensure responsibility for works allocated.
What We Look For:
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering
- Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and material science.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and engineering analysis tools.
- Experience with industry standards and codes, such as NFPA, UL.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Ability to demonstrate good leadership skills
- Proficient in written and verbal communication
Added Advantage:
- Knowledge of energy analysis will be added advantage.
- Understanding of local building and electrical codes and regulations.
- Knowledge in Codes & Standards like AHRI, ASHRAE, NBC, SMACNA, LEED etc
- Knowledge of Heat Load Calculation using HAP
