Hardware Design Engineer Jobs in Lubbock, TX (NOW HIRING)

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Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What we offer

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time -15 days of vacation first year

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care -Available day one

• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities

• With outstanding resourcesEncouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

• Company vehicle

Build your best future with Johnson Controls. We help customers improve the performance of buildings through smart, healthy, and sustainable solutions that support people, places, and the planet.

Join a team where your ideas matter, your work has visible impact, and you can grow your expertise in HVAC controls and building automation.

Under general direction, the HVAC Controls Lead Systems Specialist serves as the on-site project leader for assigned customers. In this role, you will plan, execute, and complete controls projects in a safe and cost-effective manner while coordinating hardware design, system programming, checkout, installation support, commissioning, and closeout. You will also help maintain financial performance, customer satisfaction, and ethical, safety-first execution throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead assigned controls projects from planning through closeout, ensuring work is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Perform or delegate hardware design, system programming, system checkout, installation coordination, and system and network commissioning activities.
• Track project financial results, including scheduling, cost, invoicing, billings, and collections as applicable.
• Maintain clear communication with customers, subcontractors, and internal team members throughout all project phases.
• Support customer satisfaction by resolving technical and project issues promptly and professionally.
• Provide technical guidance to installers, technicians, designers, and subcontractors to keep execution aligned with project requirements.
• Ensure systems are fully validated and operational before project turnover.
• Complete project closeout activities and support documentation as required.

• Work as an on-site leader who owns outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity.
• Stay close to the work by coordinating directly with customers, technicians, and subcontractors to remove obstacles and keep projects moving.
• Design and program installation hardware and software using established standards, then translate the work clearly for customers and field teams.
• Use clear, candid communication and practical problem-solving to manage scope, address technical and business issues, and keep expectations aligned.
• Improve every day by reviewing project results, capturing lessons learned, and applying them to future execution.
• Win as one team by collaborating across functions and drawing on diverse perspectives to support strong project outcomes.
• Plan work carefully, coordinate resources, and maintain the discipline needed for safe, efficient commissioning and turnover.
• Provide site-specific training so customers can operate their systems with confidence.

• Technical Associate's Degree with two years of field experience, or equivalent related field experience.
• Proficiency in Building Automation Systems design, installation, checkout, programming, and commissioning.
• Appropriate licensing, certifications, and relevant hands-on experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects effectively.
• Strong personal computer skills and the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Ability to coordinate with customers, staff, and subcontractors in a professional field environment.

• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.
• Experience in the HVAC industry and with programming controls.
• Experience managing projects in a controls or building automation environment.
• Hands-on experience with digital HVAC controls systems design and commissioning.
• Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,000-110,000k (Salary to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group,and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. Theposted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognizethat exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typicalprofile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, weencourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may usetechnology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate
candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, pleasevisit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at
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