To work or not to work for Johnson Controls? - Controls Technician Johnson Controls Employee Review

2.0
Aug 13, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It is a global company and if you want to work in another country there is a good chance to move and work there. Working for a huge corp. in a small town setting is a great thing if big city living seems intimidating or if you just don't want to deal with what comes with big cities. Smaller towns mean less comuter time and if you have a family that can be a very big isssue. Family First! Big city living offers the chance to work alongside some world class proffesinals that can really help you "improve your game". Not to mention the amenities of bigger cities.

Cons

As with all of corporate America, owners are put first. Let,s get back to basics, CEO: Customers, Employees, Owners. When you get right down to it, it IS the employees that make a difference. When people are treated like people they feel better and perform better. When you are treated like a number that is how you tend to perform. Meet or make the numbers. This is where working for a family owned or privately held company is different. Employees tend to be thought of differently and in a more personal way. It can be a more secure feeling working environment.

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5.0
Apr 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great job that I would totally recommend anyone

Cons

Wonderful, wonderful place to work, no complaints

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Johnson Controls Response
2mo
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with Johnson Controls. Your input will help us in our mission to foster the best possible workplace for our teammates.
4.0
Jun 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent base pay and fast paced work makes the days go by quickly. Lately the company has been actually investing in their new product lines ever since Joakim became our CEO.

Cons

The compensation is lacking. No bonuses whatsoever for senior level engineers even when they're recognized as a key contributor on the team. We are given our 401k match on March 1st to cover the previous year's matches so you lose out on a lot of the year's market gains. The healthcare coverage is mediocre at best for a fortune 500 company. The raises are still given like it's 2018; 3% is considered a "good" merit increase. This is due to the "forced distribution" merit increase system where only "so many" people can receives "above expectations" raises.

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Johnson Controls Response
3d
Thank you for taking the time to provide important input on our compensation and benefits as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. At Johnson Controls, we aim to provide competitive pay and a robust benefits plan that supports our employees' well-being. We’ll use this information to continually improve our offerings.
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