Production Engineering Co-Op (MA)

Production Engineering Co-Op (January to June 2027)

About the Role

Johnson Controls is looking for a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering co-op with a strong interest in advanced thermal management and new manufacturing technologies. This role gives you the chance to experience many parts of the business, including design, customer interactions, and manufacturing. Strong communication skills, flexibility, and a willingness to "wear many hats" are essential for success.

What You Will Do

• Design CAD models for advanced thermal management applications and run proprietary software programs to evaluate and qualify parts
• Use hardware to produce test parts and samples
• Test, collect, and analyze data, then communicate the results clearly
• Work with Engineering and Production teams to test new geometries and drive process improvements
• Perform testing on final parts and help refine test methods
• Create content for customer-facing application notes, including renderings and data summaries

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Able to work on-site at least four days per week
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Preferred Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strong sense of ownership, completing tasks efficiently and effectively
• Prior industry co-ops or internships strongly preferred
• Experience with Onshape or SOLIDWORKS, including modeling, drawings, and GD&T
• Familiarity with traditional manufacturing techniques such as CNC and manual machining
• Coursework or hands-on experience writing in Python

Why Join Us?

At Johnson Controls, you will gain meaningful hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment where your work helps improve production processes, equipment performance, safety, and quality. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and operations professionals while building practical skills in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, equipment implementation, and data-driven decision-making.

Our culture is guided by our Winning Behaviors:

• We Focus on What Matters by prioritizing solutions that create the greatest impact for our customers and operations.
• We Win as One Team through collaboration, respect, and leveraging diverse perspectives.
• We Own the Outcome by acting with accountability, integrity, and a safety-first mindset.
• We Improve Every Day through continuous learning, innovation, and solving root causes to drive better results.

This co-op is an excellent chance to apply what you have learned in the classroom while gaining real-world experience that will help prepare you for a successful career.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.