Applications Engineer

Location: Waynesboro-Pennsylvania-United States of America

Time Type: Full time

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.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.