Application Engineer III

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

On the job/cross training

Encouraging and collaborative team

Zero Harm safety policy

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a seasoned pre-sales engineer for Fire Detection Systems to support global projects and customer bids. You will prepare BOMs, cost estimates, and ensure proposals align with country standards while maintaining high quality and timely delivery.

The role requires extensive domain knowledge, leadership, and strong communication to guide technical teams and satisfy stakeholders across regions.

Qualifications

• BE/ME in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronics/EC with 8–12 years on fire detection systems.
• Experience with BS5839/EN/IS standards and ATEX calculations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office tools; strong written and verbal communication; leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal efforts and ensure quality of bids and KPI targets.
• Maintain project quality, on-time delivery and handle escalations.
• Provide technical leadership during kick-off calls and proposal reviews.
• Deliver real-time problem solving and task breakdown for bids.

Skills

Fire detection system

Proposal leadership

Customer facing

Team leadership

KPI awareness

Education

BE/ME in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronics/EC

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Bluebeam

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

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. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

We are a Great Place To Work-Certified organization. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard - your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do

The primary responsibility for this role is to support pre-sales engineering for Fire Detection System global projects as per country specific standards. Basic knowledge about bill of material preparation, cost estimation to come up with competitive bid. Follow processes, maintain required quality standards and on time deliveries to ensure customer satisfaction. Maintain project quality, on time delivery and manage escalations.

How you will do it

• Proposal lead is accountable for quality of proposals & squad outcomes, achieving required KPI's and delivering jobs per stakeholders' requirements & standards.
• Should have strong domain knowledge of fire detection system.
• Should have global customer facing experience min 8-10 years.
• Accountable for kick off calls, Proposal technical leadership.
• Proposal guidance and breakdown of tasks, real time technical question resolution
• Real time decision making.
• Proposal reviewing in accordance with project requirements, logging QAQC and OCL as per the responsibility matrix.

Requirements and qualifications

BE/ME (Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronics/Electronics and communication) 8-10 Years' experience in fire detection system. Expertise in BS5839/EN/IS standard. Expertise in ATEX calculations, Aspiration detection system, Linear Heat sensing, Disabled alarm system, Evac Alert system. Good knowledge of AutoCAD, MS office tools(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam) Proficient in written and verbal communication. Ability to demonstrate good leadership skills. Preferred

8 to 12 years of relevant experience in Fire Detection System.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/tomorrowneedsyou.