Lead Application Engineer I

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

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Bengaluru, India, seeks a seasoned pre-sales engineer to support security system projects. You will assist in cost estimation, BOM creation, and budget optimization while ensuring compliance with country standards and timely delivery.

Role requires strong security systems knowledge, AutoCAD proficiency, and good communication. You will participate in project kick-offs, technical queries, and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• BE in instrumentation/electrical/electronics/EC.
• Strong knowledge of Security Systems (Access, Video, Intrusion, ELV).
• Expertise in Security Guidelines.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), Blue Beam.
• Knowledge of BACNet, Modbus, OPC and other protocols.
• Quick learner, team player & keen problem solving.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to demonstrate good leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Review project inputs and specifications; capture scope and complete requirements.
• Review MEP drawings and identify equipment for Security System (Access, Video, Intrusion, ELV).
• Prepare for project kick-off/review meetings with technical queries, deviations log, risk logs and MOM.
• Adhere to standard estimation process to select hardware, software, equipment and services for optimum budget.
• Create BOM and select backend, controllers, field devices, software, network connection, cable types and lengths.
• Prepare costing sheet including preliminaries, cost comparisons, checklists and technical write-ups.
• Ensure quality assurance, defect-free deliverables, on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction.
• Escalate issues with evidence to avoid affecting delivery schedule.
• Keep operational parameters at desired level for all projects.
• Ensure timesheet compliance for self and team.
• Weekly/Monthly customer reporting for project progress.
• Active participation in employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Security systems knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Team player

Quick learner

Education

BE in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronics/EC

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Blue Beam

Job description

What you will do

The primary responsibility for this role is to support pre-sales engineering for Security 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.

How you will do it

• Review project inputs and specifications; should be able to capture the scope and understand the complete requirements of the project.
• Review MEP drawings, specification, SOP and identify equipment related to Security System (Access, Video, Intrusion , Complete ELV system etc)
• Preparation and participation for project kick-off / review meetings with technical queries, compliance / deviations log, risk logs and record minutes of meeting.
• Adherence to standard estimation process and guideline to select proper combination of hardware, software, equipment, materials and services to come up with the optimum budget.
• Creation of bill of material, selection of Backend, Controllers, Field Devices, Software Identification, Network connection, Cable Type and Length Calculations related to Security System.
• Preparation of Costing Sheet including Preliminaries and other costs, Cost comparison charts, Checklist, Technical Write-up, Block Diagram, Deviation Chart etc.
• Ensure quality assurance, defect free deliverables, on time deliveries and customer satisfaction.
• Escalate issues in the right time, so as not to affect the project delivery schedule; any escalations with respect to scope-creep must be clearly backed up with evidences.
• Keep operational parameters at desired level for all assigned projects.
• Ensure timesheet compliance with respect to entry and review for self and team.
• Weekly/Monthly customer reporting for project progress.
• Active participation in organization employee engagement initiatives

What we look for

• BE (Instrumentation / Electrical / Electronics / Electronics & Communication).
• Strong knowledge of Security Systems (Access, Video, Intrusion , Complete ELV system etc)
• Expertise in Security Guidelines.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.) , Blue Beam
• Knowledge of different types of network protocols like BACNet, Modbus, OPC, and other protocols.
• Must be a quick learner, team player & should have a keen eye for problem solving.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to demonstrate good leadership skills.

Preferred

11+ years of relevant experience in Security System.

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