BMS Hardware Design - Datacenter

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks an Application Engineer (Hardware Design) for Datacenter projects in Bengaluru. You will lead global Data Center BMS engineering initiatives, ensuring compliance with specifications and customer requirements, and act as the first escalation point for technical and project issues.

You will review MEP drawings, generate shop drawings, BOMs, IO lists, wiring diagrams, and test scripts. The role requires hands-on hardware engineering for Datacenter systems, strong liaison with

Qualifications

• BE/ME with instrumentation or electrical/electronics background.
• Hands-on hardware engineering for Datacenter projects.
• Strong understanding of data centre mechanical/electrical systems.
• Experience in detailed panel design and wiring.
• Familiarity with BACNet, Modbus and OPC protocols.
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Datacenter BMS engineering projects end-to-end.
• Review MEP drawings and generate shop drawings.
• Create BOM, select sensors, valves, dampers, controllers.
• Prepare IO lists, panel GA and wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate with vendors and stakeholders; manage BOQ.
• Ensure QA and on-time delivery of hardware packages.
• Support pre-bid activities with the sales team.

Skills

HVAC systems

BMS design engineering

Instrumentation & control

Panel wiring

BACnet

Modbus

OPC

Building Automation

Leadership

Communication

Education

BE/ME in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronics/ECE

Tools

AutoCAD

DDC controllers

Job description

Job Description

Application Engineer (Hardware Design) – Datacenter

What you will do

• The primary responsibility of this role is to lead global Data Center Building Management System (BMS) engineering projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications, customer requirements, and account-specific standards.
• The role requires independent ownership and execution of projects throughout the entire lifecycle, while serving as the first point of escalation for technical and project-related issues.
• Ensure adherence to data center-specific engineering and project execution processes, maintain high quality standards through a "First Time Right" approach, and deliver projects on schedule to achieve operational excellence and maximize customer satisfaction.

How you will do it

• Review MEP drawings to generate following drawings / documents for systems covered into Datacenter Project
• Project Shop Drawings (ACAD drawings)
• Detailed IO List contains all hardware points, software points and integration points if applicable, along with trend and alarm details as applicable
• Creation of Bill of material, selection of sensors, control valves, dampers, air flow stations, controllers etc.
• Generation of Panel GA
• Generation of detailed Control devices and controller wiring, terminations, interlock wiring
• Engineering Documents Preparation of BMS Network diagram as per specifications and approved solution
• Generation of detailed description of operation control based on specifications and design intent
• Generation of various schedules like Valve, Flowmeter, Damper, panel, DDC etc.
• Preparation of test scripts for panel factory witness tests
• Generation of initial review sheets and RFI’s
• Coordination with all stakeholders for clarification on RFI’s, tracking progress and with different vendors during finalization of BOQ
• Ensure quality assurance and defect free hardware package delivery
• Adherence with all processes and guidelines to execute project within timeline
• During pre-bid stage support sales team for providing/validating controls solution for systems into Datacenter project.

What we look for

• BE/ME (Instrumentation / Electrical/ Electronics / Electronics & Communication)
• Hands on experience with Hardware Engineering scope for Datacenter Vertical
• Good Understanding of Data Centre mechanical / electrical systems with expertise for instrumentation and control, panel wiring, complex relay logic
• Experience in detailed panel design – power calculation, selection of panel enclosure, terminal blocks, fuses, panel heaters, light etc.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems from Datacenter vertical like Chilled Water System, Cooling Towers, Primary & Secondary pumping systems, Fluid Coolers, Heat Exchanger, CRAH, CRAC, CDU, Different types of AHUs, FCUs, VAV systems etc.
• Strong knowledge of BMS architecture with different types of Operator workstations, Supervisory Controllers, DDC controllers, Sensors & Actuators etc.
• Knowledge of different types of network protocols like BACNet, LON, Modbus, OPC, and other protocols
• Must be proficient in wiring of starters, field devices, safety interlocks & panels
• Experience in engineering, installing and commissioning of HVAC & BMS systems for Datacenter projects or other infrastructure projects like pharmaceuticals, airports, commercial buildings, hospitals
• Must be a quick learner & should have a keen eye for problem solving
• Proficient in written and verbal communication
• Ability to demonstrate good leadership skills
• Preferred 4 to 8 years of relevant experience in Building Automation Industry Datacenter Vertical, BMS Design Engineering or Industrial Automation.

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