BMS Hardware Design - Datacenter

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking an Application Engineer (Hardware Design) for the Datacenter vertical in Bengaluru. You will lead global BMS engineering projects, ensuring compliance with specs and customer requirements while owning projects end-to-end and serving as the first escalation point for technical issues.

The role requires reviewing drawings, generating BOMs, wiring, and test scripts, and coordinating with vendors to deliver defect-free hardware packages on schedule.

Qualifications

• BE/ME in Instrumentation or Electrical/Electronics.
• Hands-on hardware engineering for Datacenter vertical.
• Understanding of data center HVAC and instrumentation.
• Experience in detailed panel design and wiring.
• Knowledge of BMS architecture and network protocols.
• Strong communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Data Center BMS engineering projects through full lifecycle.
• Review MEP drawings and generate shop drawings and IO lists.
• Create BOM and select sensors, valves, dampers, controllers.
• Prepare BMS network diagrams and operation descriptions.
• Prepare test scripts for panel factory tests.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors for BOQ.

Skills

Hardware Engineering

BMS Architecture

HVAC & BMS

Networking Protocols

Wiring & Panels

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

BE/ME in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronics

Tools

AutoCAD

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
  • 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 inengineering, 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.

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.

Application Engineer (Hardware Design) - Datacenter