Software Engineering Co-Op
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Software Engineering Co-Op (January – June 2027)
What you will do:
Johnson Controls is seeking a Software Engineering Co-op to work with a multidisciplinary team supporting the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software and firmware solutions throughout the product lifecycle. This role offers hands-on experience developing production software that directly supports advanced manufacturing technologies and business-critical initiatives.
As a Software Engineering Co-op, you will collaborate with software, process, mechanical, and applications engineers to develop innovative solutions, improve automation capabilities, and contribute to high-priority projects. This opportunity is ideal for a student who enjoys problem-solving, continuous learning, and working in a fast-paced technical environment.
How you will do it:
- Develop software that supports the control and automation of advanced manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate with software, process, mechanical, and applications engineers to deliver project objectives.
- Contribute to machine control, slicing, and testing software applications.
- Support development efforts within a production software environment, working on business-critical projects and tasks.
- Design and implement new user interface features within a React-based application environment.
- Develop and maintain unit tests and contribute to integration testing efforts for Python and C++ applications.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual workflows and improve software performance, reliability, and usability.
- Assist with software troubleshooting, debugging, testing, and validation activities.
- Document software functionality, testing results, and development activities clearly and effectively.
- Demonstrate Johnson Controls' Winning Behaviors by focusing on impactful work, collaborating across disciplines, taking ownership of deliverables, and continuously improving processes and solutions.
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Proficiency with Python, C/C++, Git, and UNIX/Linux environments.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and complete assignments efficiently and effectively.
- Experience developing software that interfaces with physical hardware or embedded systems.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous co-op, internship, research, or industry experience.
- Experience with JavaScript and React development.
- Familiarity with embedded systems development.
- Experience with Bash scripting and Jira.
- Exposure to CAD software, mesh modeling, 3D printing, controls theory, or robotics.
- Experience developing automated testing solutions.
- Interest in advanced manufacturing technologies and industrial automation.
Why Join Us?
At Johnson Controls, you'll gain hands-on experience developing software solutions that support innovative manufacturing technologies and automation systems. You'll work closely with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines while building expertise in software development, testing, automation, user interface development, and hardware integration.
Our culture is built around our Winning Behaviors:
- We Focus on What Matters by prioritizing solutions that deliver meaningful value for our customers and operations.
- We Win as One Team by collaborating across engineering disciplines and leveraging diverse perspectives.
- We Own the Outcome by taking accountability for quality, safety, reliability, and results.
- We Improve Every Day by continuously learning, innovating, and solving complex technical challenges.
This co-op provides an outstanding opportunity to apply your technical skills, gain real-world software engineering experience, and contribute to projects that have a direct impact on product development and manufacturing innovation.
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.