Application Engineer- Presales Chiller

Johnson Controls; Pune District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

On-the-job / cross training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Dedication to safety through Zero Harm policy

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Application Engineer to support air‑cooled chiller equipment sales in the India market. The role involves providing technical application support to sales teams, guiding customers in selecting appropriate equipment, and engaging in projects to optimize supply scopes.

Candidates should have a BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical and a minimum of 3 years of HVAC or refrigeration experience. Strong knowledge of chiller applications and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years HVAC or refrigeration related experience in application engineering.
• Strong knowledge of air-cooled chiller application and field practices.
• Strong knowledge of air-cooled chiller application and field practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical product application support to sales teams.
• Respond to field sales inquiries related to chiller applications.
• Support projects with requirements of several products.
• Deliver training presentations on product changes.
• Engagement in industry organizations and technical seminars.

Skills

HVAC experience

Technical marketing skills

Business management skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong verbal and written English skills

Education

BE / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical

Job description

Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. We are looking for an Application Engineer to support air‑cooled chiller equipment sales in the India market.

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

Provide technical product application support to sales teams in pursuit of air‑cooled chiller equipment sales opportunities, enabling customers to choose the right equipment for their application.

How you will do it

Application and Special Quotation Support

• Respond to field sales inquiries related to chiller / heat pump application/technical/manufacturing capabilities in connection with product specifications
• Identify and guide field sales toward solutions necessary to meet customer requirements
• Support projects with requirements of several products and optimize the final scope of supply
• Review and evaluate special options requirements and support SQ (Special Quote) needs by providing cost and lead time estimates
  • Requires development of subcomponent specifications, supplier engagement and negotiation, and analysis of factory manufacturing capability

Expert Solutions

• Support field sales on technical clarifications with customers, potentially requiring direct engagement with customers
• Guide field sales and key customers on system design approaches and enhance competitive advantage by specifying tailored equipment packages. Expert solutions will balance chiller performances with sub‑system components and features
• Align field support with knowledge of chiller products available in the market, and with regional product strategy
• Define specifications for chillers and sub‑systems in support of project opportunities

Product & Product Applications Development

• Monitor and analyze frequent questions, requests and pitfalls to identify new applications, develop new special quotation offerings, and guide global product teams
• Provide necessary material for literature applications, product presentations, and training materials
• Collect and offer constructive feedback to global product teams on resources, tools and documentation available to field sales and customers
• Deliver training presentations on product changes and new products to field sales and key customers
• Engagement in industry organizations and technical seminars
• Monitor and offer formal comment on product/application relevant codes and standards

What we look for

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical and a minimum of 3 years HVAC or refrigeration related experience in application engineering, product engineering or technical marketing.
• Demonstrated business management skills in a product application environment (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of air‑cooled chiller application and field practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written English skills.