Senior Design Engineer

Johnson Controls; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building technology is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to develop cutting-edge security systems. The role involves designing electronic systems such as CCTV and access control, collaborating with teams to ensure project success, and maintaining client relationships. This position offers the chance to work on impactful projects while fostering a culture of inclusion and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education or certification in Electronics engineering or similar required.
• Familiarity with designing security systems including CCTV, ACS, IDS, and PIDS.
• Driving license and ability to read technical diagrams are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer security systems for various project sizes.
• Collaborate with sales and project teams to ensure project success.
• Conduct site surveys for developing comprehensive security designs.

Skills

Security Systems

Digital Literacy

Communication

Education

Electronics Engineering or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

Job description

Senior Design Engineer

What you will do

As a pivotal member of our team, you will take the reins on designing cutting-edge building electronic systems, with a particular focus on security system design including access control (ACS), video surveillance (CCTV), intruder detection systems (IDS) and perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS).

Your role is not just about compliance; it's about ensuring safety and efficiency in the environments we help create. Collaborating with sales teams, you will be responsible for the quality of pre-sales designs, developing complex solutions, and troubleshooting to guarantee top-notch operation.

How you will do it

• Design and Engineering: Developing security systems including CCTV, ACS, IDS, and PIDS for projects ranging from small scale to over $5 million.
• Collaboration with Project/Sales Teams: Working closely with project and sales teams post-design to ensure smooth project management, sales, and engineering processes.
• Client and Supplier Communications: Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors through effective communication.
• Documentation: Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio for documentation purposes.
• Site Surveys: Conducting site surveys to gather all necessary information for developing comprehensive security designs.

What we look for

Required

• Education or certification in Electronics engineering or similar.
• A background in Security Systems installation or commissioning, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of various electronic building enterprise systems (CCTV, ACS, IDS, and PIDS).
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and electrical diagrams.
• Proven drafting skills, and digital literacy; familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe).
• Highly motivated, quick to learn.
• Driving license.

Preferred

• Experience in integrated security systems.
• Security Clearance up to SC

Our culture

At Johnson Controls you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in today’s market. Our hardworking people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, results-oriented, hardworking and above all fun.

We believe that diversity and inclusion matter and make a difference. By embracing the true value of diversity and inclusion, getting comfortable with having crucial conversations, and valuing different perspectives, we will be one of the most desirable places to work.

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