Lead Design Engineer

Johnson Controls; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Lead Design Engineer to design and deliver CCTV and Access Control Systems. The role involves producing schematics, undertaking calculations, and ensuring timely delivery of projects. Candidates should possess knowledge of various system components and demonstrate excellent communication skills. A degree in a relevant field is required. The company offers a supportive culture, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Work life balance

Continued learning and development

Mental health support

Medical insurance

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Employee referral scheme

Discounts on security products

Voluntary childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience designing with VMS and ACS systems such as C-Cure, Lenel, Genetec & Synergy.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver CCTV and Access Control Systems.
• Produce Schematics, Parts lists, Specifications, and Wiring/Equipment Layouts.
• Undertake calculations for network bandwidth, power, and heat.

Skills

CCTV

Access Control

IP Networking

Microsoft Office

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

As a Lead Design Engineer, you will design and deliver CCTV and Access Control Systems. Some designs may be brand new, others may be evolutions or upgrades to existing systems.

You may be involved in Sales Support, Surveys and System Acceptance Tests, some of which may be on construction or secure sites. The individual must be capable of working with an element of self-supervision to ensure solutions are delivered on-time, within budget and in accordance with the performance expectations.

How you will do it

• Produce various Schematics, Parts lists, Specifications, Schedules and Wiring/Equipment Layouts.
• Undertake calculations for network bandwidth, power, heat etc. and meet statutory regulations and standards that may apply.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for delivery of your work.
• Configure and set up of systems may be undertaken as an office/factory task, or on site, or via remote connection. This task may be completed by Commissioning Engineers, so Team working, and adaptability is important.

What we look for

• Knowledge of analogue and digital CCTV system components, Access Control system components, IP Networking, Copper, Fibre and Wireless Communications, PC Server/Client architecture.
• Knowledge of Intruder and BMS systems would be a bonus, as would knowledge of legacy communications standards such as RS232 and RS485.
• Skilled in use of Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible approach to work and an ability to multi-task
• A degree level, and if not certified in, you will be experienced designing with market leading VMS and ACS systems such as C-Cure, Lenel, Genetec & Synergy.

If you are successful we can offer you a company culture that promotes work life balance, a dedication to continued learning and development, access to mental health support, a fantastic benefits package which includes a competitive salary, medical, pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, discount on Johnson Controls security products including ADT Smart Home plus voluntary schemes for childcare vouchers, cycle to work, eye care vouchers and holiday purchase.

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About the company

Johnson Controls International is an American Irish-domiciled multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland, that produces fire, HVAC, and security equipment for buildings.