Principal Engineer - Milwaukee

Johnson Controls is a world-class employer where ingenuity and excellence are welcome. As a diversified, industrial growth company, we have achieved increased sales for 61 consecutive years. And we do everything possible to value, challenge and reward our employees. Our people enjoy working for a successful company that offers leadership development from within, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, competitive salaries and benefits – and more. At Johnson Controls, you’ll be challenged to innovate and encouraged to apply your talent and knowledge. And you will be well-rewarded for delivering results.A U.S. Fortune 70 company, Johnson Controls is a global leader in creating smart environments, and bringing ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. We design and produce automotive interiors that help make the driving experience more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. Products and services from Johnson Controls also enhance the comfort, safety and energy-efficiency of buildings. We also are the world’s leading supplier of batteries used in automobiles, including conventional cars and trucks, as well as hybrid-electric vehicles. Johnson Controls has been recognized consistently as one of the world’s best-managed companies. Editors at Forbes magazine recently had this to say about our company: “Johnson Controls’ growth and profitability qualify it squarely for our list of the best-managed companies in the United States.”The global Johnson Controls community includes more than 140,000 employees in 75 countries and six continents. Enabling our people to develop, succeed and excel – and ensuring their health, safety and well-being – are critically important to us. We value teamwork, integrity and diversity. And we welcome anyone who shares our commitment to ingenuity and excellence.EOE/AA EmployerPrincipal Engineer (Mechanical) In this position, you will take on a technical leadership role in the mechanical design of electric actuators.  You will work in a team environment with other mechanical engineers, firmware and electrical engineers to design, develop, test and support our line of electric actuators.  In addition, you will be involved with the valve design and support activities.  You will also direct the work of others relating to concept refinement and product test.  Additionally, you will be responsible for generating product specifications and ensuring all required tests are complete and fully documented. Principal Duties: Works with minimal direction and develops approach to solutions. Creates and develops product concepts and oversees the development to meet time and budgetary constraints. Conducts engineering qualification tests on the product including coordinating with outside agencies to ensure compliance. Takes initiative to recommend projects, product improvements or cost reductions. Performs tradeoff between implementation, schedule, cost and resource constraints and recommend alternatives. Provides technical feedback, input and consultation to other departments in design or implementation activities. Provides work direction to a project team.  Prepares product documentation, operating instructions and reviews technical literature. Performs related duties as necessary.Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Masters preferred).  A minimum of seven years design or engineering experience.  Highly desired to have gear train and valve design experience.  Current technical knowledge and skills relative to mechanical engineering.  Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and support groups, good written and oral communications skills, flexibility and adaptability to changing situations.