Johnson Controls Hiring Software Engineering Co-Op

Software Engineering Co-Op (January to June 2027)

What you will do

Johnson Controls is looking for a Software Engineering Co-op to join a multidisciplinary team that supports the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software and firmware across the product lifecycle. The role provides hands-on experience building production software that supports advanced manufacturing technologies and business-critical initiatives.

As a Software Engineering Co-op, you will work with software, process, mechanical, and applications engineers to develop new solutions, improve automation capabilities, and contribute to high-priority projects. This role suits a student who enjoys problem-solving, continuous learning, and fast-paced technical work.

How you will do it

• Develop software that supports control and automation of advanced manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with software, process, mechanical, and applications engineers to deliver project objectives.
• Contribute to machine control, slicing, and testing software applications.
• Support development within a production software environment, working on business-critical projects and tasks.
• Design and implement new user interface features in a React-based application.
• Develop and maintain unit tests and contribute to integration testing for Python and C++ applications.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual workflows and improve software performance, reliability, and usability.
• Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, testing, and validation activities.
• Document software functionality, testing results, and development activities clearly.
• Demonstrate Johnson Controls' Winning Behaviors by focusing on impactful work, collaborating across disciplines, owning deliverables, and continuously improving processes and solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency with Python, C/C++, Git, and UNIX/Linux environments.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and complete assignments efficiently.
• Experience developing software that interfaces with physical hardware or embedded systems.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous co-op, internship, research, or industry experience.
• Experience with JavaScript and React development.
• Familiarity with embedded systems development.
• Experience with Bash scripting and Jira.
• Exposure to CAD software, mesh modeling, 3D printing, controls theory, or robotics.
• Experience developing automated testing solutions.
• Interest in advanced manufacturing technologies and industrial automation.

Why Join Us?

At Johnson Controls, you will gain hands-on experience building software that supports manufacturing technologies and automation systems. You will work closely with experienced engineers across disciplines while developing skills in software development, testing, automation, user interface development, and hardware integration.

Our culture is built around our Winning Behaviors:

• We Focus on What Matters by prioritizing solutions that deliver meaningful value for customers and operations.
• We Win as One Team by collaborating across engineering disciplines and using diverse perspectives.
• We Own the Outcome by taking accountability for quality, safety, reliability, and results.
• We Improve Every Day by continuously learning, innovating, and solving complex technical challenges.

This co-op offers a strong opportunity to apply your technical skills, gain real-world software engineering experience, and contribute to projects with a direct impact on product development and manufacturing innovation.