Senior Software Engineer - Field Device Engineering (onsite)

What will you do

Johnson Controls invites you to join our Field Device Product Development Engineering team as a Software Product Engineer, contributing to the next generation of HVAC field devices that enable intelligent, efficient buildings. This is a system‑level engineering role, ideal for someone who wants to understand how hardware, firmware, software, and product requirements come together to form a complete solution.

You’ll work across the full product lifecycle—shaping requirements, analyzing system behavior, supporting development and testing, and helping keep engineering activities aligned and moving forward.

This position is 100% on‑site at our new Controls Product Development Center and Lab in Glendale, WI, where you’ll collaborate closely with cross‑disciplinary teams and work hands‑on with real products. Candidates must be commuting distance to Glendale, WI, or able to relocate. Various relocations packages are available.

How will you do it

• 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

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

• 0-5 years of experience

• No sponsorship available — must be a U.S. citizen and/or permanent resident

• Strong understanding of electronics and proficiency with tools such as oscilloscopes and digital multimeters

• Hands-on lab experience (debugging boards, flashing firmware, using logic analyzers)

• Experience using JIRA or similar project/task management tools

• Able to travel up to 20%

Preferred

• Basic understanding of cloud computing and IoT devices

• Advanced coding capabilities

• Basic understanding of business and financial considerations in engineering projects

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

• Experience working with global or cross-functional teams

• Experience with HVAC and/or Building Automation Systems

• Coding experience in Python and C/C++; basic experience with GitHub

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $80,000 - $120,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market
data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including
artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at