Mechanical Engineer III

***Preference given to applicants residing in or within a commutable distance from Cranston, RI***

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What We Offer:

• Competitive salary 

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time – 15 days of vacation first year

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – Available day one!

• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

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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 at our R&D facility in Cranston, RI. At Cranston’s R&D Center our engineering teams are responsible for the design, development, and certification of fire protection products which aid in life safety and property loss mitigation. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

How You Will Do It:

Our Mechanical Engineer’s 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.

What We Look For:

Required 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, fire protection engineering, or a related technical field.

• 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.

Preferred 

• CAD experience

• Self-directed; able to strategize on test plans without established protocols; strong timely and quality project delivery.

• Able to apply fundamental engineering theories, mathematics, mechanics, and physical science concepts to the job.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, good written and oral communications skills, flexibility, and adaptability to changing situations.

• Ability to write reports and convey detailed technical information.

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