CAD / Design Engineer - Esotec

As a CAD / Design Engineer within Johnson Controls, you will support the design and delivery of engineering solutions across our systems portfolio, working closely with project and service teams. You will be responsible for producing accurate technical drawings, supporting system design, and ensuring installations meet customer and regulatory requirements. This is a collaborative role with a mix of office-based design work and engagement with project teams and customers, with occasional travel as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on Johnson Controls products
• Training and career development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture

How You Will Do It

• Produce detailed CAD drawings and design documentation aligned to project specifications
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and customers to develop tailored system designs
• Support site surveys and translate findings into accurate technical drawings and layouts
• Assist in system design, installation planning and commissioning phases
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant standards, regulations and internal processes
• Maintain accurate records, design revisions and technical documentation
• Provide technical support to internal teams and assist with resolving design-related issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and engineering standards

What We Are Looking For

• Required
• Experience in a CAD / Design Engineering role within electrical, mechanical or building systems
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD or similar)
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, layouts and system design principles
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and translate into practical designs
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Beneficial
• Experience within building systems, fire, security or HVAC solutions
• Knowledge of commissioning and installation processes
• Familiarity with industry standards and H&S regulations
• Relevant engineering qualification or certification
• Willingness to travel to support projects where required

About Us

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 centres, 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.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in fire protection across the data centre sector and thrive in a dynamic, growth‑focused environment—apply now and help shape the future with Johnson Controls.

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.