KNX Programmer/ AV Integrator

Smart Essencial India; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Essencial India in Gurugram is seeking an automation engineer specializing in home automation and KNX to design, program, configure and commission KNX-based systems on site.

You will develop automation logic, scenes, schedules, and interfaces; work with KNX devices and integrate with HVAC, lighting, audio‑visual, and other building systems; perform site surveys and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in KNX-based automation systems design, programming and commissioning.
• Ability to design, configure and troubleshoot KNX bus communication and topology.
• Experience integrating KNX with HVAC, lighting, and other building systems.
• Knowledge of wired and wireless automation technologies (KNX, Zigbee, Z‑Wave, Wi‑Fi).
• Experience on-site installation, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, configure and commission KNX-based automation systems.
• Develop automation logic, scenes, schedules, control interfaces and user functions.
• Work with KNX devices including sensors, actuators, dimmers, switches, gateways and controllers.
• Configure and troubleshoot KNX bus communication and topology.
• Prepare KNX system architecture, device addressing and programming documentation.
• Integrate KNX with third-party systems such as HVAC, lighting, curtains, security, audio/video and other building systems.
• Diagnose communication, programming and commissioning issues on-site.
• Strong understanding of wired and wireless automation solutions.
• Working knowledge of KNX, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi-based automation and other protocols.
• Ability to recommend appropriate technology based on project requirements and site conditions.
• Experience in retrofit automation projects will be an advantage.
• Design audio systems based on room size and acoustics; prepare audio system designs and equipment specs.
• Design solutions for stereo, multi-room audio and home theatre; perform audio calibration and system commissioning.

Skills

KNX

Zigbee

Z-Wave

Wi-Fi-based automation

Retrofit automation

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Home Automation & KNX

• Design, program, configure and commission KNX-based automation systems.
• Develop automation logic, scenes, schedules, control interfaces and user functions.
• Work with KNX devices including sensors, actuators, dimmers, switches, gateways and controllers.
• Configure and troubleshoot KNX bus communication and topology.
• Prepare KNX system architecture, device addressing and programming documentation.
• Integrate KNX with third-party systems such as HVAC, lighting, curtains, security, audio/video and other building systems.
• Diagnose communication, programming and commissioning issues on-site.

Wired & Wireless Automation

• Strong understanding of wired and wireless automation solutions.
• Working knowledge of:
• KNX
• Zigbee
• Z-Wave
• Wi-Fi-based automation
• Other relevant bus and retrofit protocols
• Ability to recommend the appropriate technology based on project requirements, site conditions and existing infrastructure.
• Experience in retrofit automation projects will be an advantage.

AV & Audio Integration

• Design audio systems based on room size, acoustics, application and client requirements.
• Prepare audio system designs, speaker layouts and equipment specifications.
• Design solutions for stereo, multi-room audio, home theatre and distributed audio applications.
• Perform audio calibration, tuning and system commissioning.
• Configure DSP, amplifiers, processors and audio distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot audio signal, connectivity, phase, impedance and performance-related issues.
• Understand speaker placement, coverage, amplifier matching and basic acoustic principles.

Drawings, Documentation & Site Execution

• Prepare wiring diagrams, system schematics and connection diagrams.
• Create and modify CAD drawings for automation and AV installations.
• Prepare cable schedules, rack layouts, equipment layouts and device placement drawings.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, electrical contractors and site teams.
• Conduct site surveys and convert project requirements into executable technical designs.
• Supervise installation, testing, programming and final commissioning.
• Prepare project documentation, programming backups and handover documents.

Preferred candidate profile

The ideal candidate should be:

• Comfortable working both on-site and at the design/programming level.
• Capable of independently handling a project from design programming installation coordination calibration commissioning handover.
• Strong in troubleshooting and logical problem-solving.
• Able to understand client requirements and convert them into practical technical solutions.
• Comfortable coordinating with multiple stakeholders and site teams.
• Willing to travel to project sites when required.