Johnson Controls is hiring a Computer Science/CAD Intern for its Industrial Refrigeration group. The intern will support the design and manufacture of refrigeration equipment through CAD, engineering analysis, programming, automation, and related software and data standardization work.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide engineering assistance to support the design and manufacture of pressure vessels, screw compressors, airside and industrial refrigeration packaged equipment. Work may include 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD), product data management, software application programing, engineering analysis, and refrigeration and piping analysis
The candidate may also explore capabilities of existing software packages to help promote metadata standardization and software deployment standardization
The candidate will be encouraged to use AI tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and Claude to improve engineering workflows. This may include building tools that automate repetitive tasks, comparing drawings and bills of material, validating test data, and turning engineering documents and data into formats AI can use effectively
Through this work, the intern will have opportunities to put the Johnson Controls Winning Behaviors into practice by focusing on high-impact engineering challenges, collaborating across teams, taking ownership of results, and continuously improving engineering processes and tools
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at an ABET accredited U.S. college or university
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering
Currently a junior or senior graduating in December 2027 or later
Must have CAD experience with 2D and 3D modeling using Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, Fusion 360 or similar
Those with understanding of writing macros, programming and scripting are strongly considered
Desire to focus on resolving CAD technical challenges including advanced modeling, design accelerators, vaulting, programing, automation and artificial intelligent application challenges
Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, AI tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and Claude to improve engineering workflows
US Citizen
Preferred
Familiarity with prompt engineering, AI-assisted coding, and the strengths and limitations of large language models is preferred
Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems such as Autodesk Vault or Solidworks PDM
Local candidates preferred; no relocation provided
Benefits
Innovation Challenge
Volunteering opportunities
Executive engagement
Development + career workshops
Inclusive and diverse environment with in-person and/or hybrid work options; summer interns typically work 3 to 5 days onsite per week.
Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Medical, Dental, and Vision
Johnson Controls provides thermal management solutions, mission-critical building systems, and automation infrastructure.
