Engineering Training Program

Job Description

NextGen Software Engineer | Johnson Controls

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early career position at Johnson Controls, located in Westford, MA, with required rotations to other U.S. locations. Johnson Controls is a global company focused on creating smarter, healthier, and more sustainable buildings and communities. This 18-month engineering training program is designed to launch careers by providing hands-on experience, leadership development, and exposure to industry experts, contributing directly to the company’s mission.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Westford, MA
• Pay: $75000 yearly
• Mission: Solve complex challenges and drive impact in creating smarter, healthier, and more sustainable buildings and communities.
• Tech Stack: AI tools and technologies

What You’ll Actually Do
• Complete structured rotational assignments across engineering, operations, product development, and other key functions.
• Apply technical and business skills to real-world projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges.
• Receive mentorship and coaching from senior leaders and technical experts while developing problem-solving, communication, and leadership capabilities.
• Contribute to the successful and timely completion of projects, provide status updates, and deliver a final capstone project.
• Work on-site at assigned facilities and manage extended stays at other U.S. locations, including domestic and occasional international travel for training and project work.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; entry-level career stage.
• Experience: Flexibility and adaptability to work across multiple functions, teams, and locations, including relocation and rotational assignments throughout the United States.
• Skills: Strong communication and collaboration skills, proficiency in organizing and analyzing data to solve multidimensional problems, and demonstrated proficiency using AI tools and technologies.
• Bonus: Passion for learning, growth, and leadership demonstrated through school, work, community involvement, internships, or co-op experiences; legal right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.