Summary
Chris Whitesides is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 11 years of hands-on experience in HVAC design, testing, and field implementation, currently leading mechanical engineering work at Johnson Controls. He combines strong theoretical knowledge—bolstered by an EIT certification and a Mechanical Engineering Technology degree—with practical expertise gained from site commissioning, test labs, and DOE/third-party certification processes. At Lennox he helped drive product upgrades, materials and structural evaluations, and contributed to a patented packaging redesign that delivered significant cost savings. His work spans fluid and thermal dynamics, electrical systems, materials science, environmental testing, data analysis and clear technical reporting, making him equally comfortable on job sites and in collaborative design teams. Driven and business-savvy, he has a track record of turning field observations into product improvements and regulatory-compliant designs. Based in Pennsylvania, he is progressing toward a Professional Engineering license while continuing to bridge real-world HVAC challenges with engineered solutions.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of North Texas