Job Description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls Team: 

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. As a member of the Johnson Controls Future Leaders Internship Program , you will learn to use your valuable skill set, knowledge, and passion to excel in a dynamic and competitive global environment. Our Internship Program is a unique opportunity to put classroom theory into practice while bolstering your resume and professional network. By joining a program that is rooted in community, connection, and memorable experiences, you will have an opportunity to transform your future. We are proud to share that our Intern Program has been recognized by Yello x WayUp as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the United States for 2025.

What you will do:
At Johnson Controls, we are committed to building intelligent, efficient, and high-quality software solutions that power the next generation of building automation and digital products. As a Software Tools Engineering Intern , you will work closely with product managers, software developers, and quality engineers to help design, build, and validate software that meets customer needs.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience across the full development stack—including backend API development, front-end UI work, automation testing, and quality engineering practices. You will work in a modern agile environment using industry-standard tools, frameworks, and cloud-based services.

This position is located in Glendale, WI.

How you will do it:

• Work part-time during the school year (8–16 hours/week) or full-time during summer (up to 40 hours/week).
• Collaborate with developers and QA engineers to implement, enhance, and test software features.
• Contribute to both backend APIs and front-end UI development using modern frameworks.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint ceremonies.
• Assist in writing automation tests to improve coverage, reliability, and delivery efficiency.
• Support quality initiatives by helping identify defects, validate functionality, and ensure alignment with product requirements.
• Work with agile teams to deliver incremental improvements to our software.
• Maintain strong communication with engineering leads and project teams.
• Demonstrate an enthusiastic, self-driven, and fast-learning mindset.
• Follow all corporate and departmental software development standards and quality guidelines.

What we look for:

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree (junior level or above) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline at a four-year accredited college or university.
• Foundational knowledge or coursework in:
  • C#, Angular or React, RESTful API design
• Experience or interest in:
  • Web/UI development
  • Backend services
  • Automation testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar)
  • Git/GitHub or equivalent version control systems
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to learn quickly, problem-solve, and apply new concepts across the stack.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to quality.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency 

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21.00-$24.00 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

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