Applications Engineer

Johnson Controls

Waynesboro, PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$67,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Business Solutions, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Equipment Selection, Field Sales, Food and Beverage Industry, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Order Management, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Refrigeration, Sales, Sales Support, Software Engineering, Solution Sales, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Time Management
LOCATION
Waynesboro, PA
POSTED
Today
Job Description

Mechanical Applications Engineer

At Frick® by Johnson Controls, we’ve been delivering innovative industrial refrigeration solutions to the food and beverage industry for decades. Our technologies power critical processes worldwide, helping customers achieve higher efficiency, lower operating costs, and consistent performance.

What You’ll Do

As a Mechanical Applications Engineer, you will integrate engineering expertise with customer collaboration, supporting sales, designing solutions, and driving projects from start to finish.

Engineering & Design

  • Develop refrigeration system designs and equipment selections meeting customer specifications.

  • Apply product knowledge to create customized solutions for diverse manufacturing facilities.

  • Ensure designs meet performance requirements, including psychrometric conditions where applicable.

Commercial & Sales Support

  • Collaborate with Field Sales teams to provide technical expertise and solution guidance.

  • Prepare accurate project quotations, including cost and selling price calculations.

  • Support pricing for standard and custom equipment offerings.

Project & Order Management

  • Generate and manage equipment orders from initiation through completion.

  • Translate customer requirements into detailed documentation for manufacturing and execution.

  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Provide technical guidance to manufacturing, drafting, and sales teams.

  • Work with internal stakeholders to align pricing, design, and project requirements.

Customer Engagement

  • Support global customers with technical and application expertise.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering (ABET-accredited), or equivalent experience (3+ years).

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and business systems.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with refrigeration systems, HVAC, or industrial equipment.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

This role involves taking ownership of outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity to deliver exceptional customer solutions. By staying close to the work and removing obstacles, you ensure that customer needs are met efficiently. You will continuously improve processes and solutions through innovation, candor, and problem-solving. Collaborating with diverse teams to achieve shared goals strengthens our capacity for success.

Compensation

Hiring Salary Range: $67K - $75K (Salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data). For details on our benefits, visit the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.

About the Company

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Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. We are committed to helping our customers win everywhere, every day and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders through our strategic focus on buildings.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
WEBSITE
https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/