Project Engineer
Johnson Controls
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Glendale • Wisconsin • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per year
About the role
- Analyze product and project requirements from a system and product-level perspective
- Gather, analyze, and report essential project data (requirements, engineering effort estimates, actual work hours, project costs, etc.)
- Read and modify code as needed to support development activities
- Perform engineering-level testing on embedded field device products; develop test software, report results, and propose improvements
- Use JIRA to track engineering tasks, manage workflows, and support project planning and execution
- Prepare and deliver reports and schedules for engineering development projects
- Assist in preparing presentations for project plans, strategy, and timeline updates
- Support Engineering Excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with a global engineering team to achieve project objectives
- Perform other duties and projects assigned
Requirements
- No sponsorship available — must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- 3–5 years of experience as a software engineer, embedded software engineer, project engineer, or similar technical role supporting complex hardware/software products
- Experience analyzing product and project requirements from a system‑level or product‑level perspective
- Strong troubleshooting skills across software, firmware, and hardware interfaces, including investigation of customer‑ or field‑reported issues
- Hands‑on lab experience with embedded or field devices (debugging boards, flashing firmware, using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters)
- Experience using JIRA or similar tools for task tracking, issue management, and project coordination
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams, coordinate across teams, and support project execution and delivery
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
collaborationproject managementcommunicationpresentation skillscontinuous improvementproblem-solvingmulti-taskingcoordination