Lead Application Engineer - ELV Systems Presales

Johnson Controls Ltd; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Ltd in Chennai is seeking a Senior Lead Application Engineer II to drive BMS presales. You will support pre-sales activities, prepare BOMs, cost estimates, and ensure competitive bids while aligning with project standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing inputs and drawings, selecting controllers and field devices, creating costing sheets, and maintaining quality and on-time delivery. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BE in Instrumentation or Electrical or Electronics or E&C.
• 13+ years of experience in controls systems – BMS.
• Strong knowledge of Controls System (HVAC, Fire, Plant room) and CPM sequences.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Experience with BACnet, Modbus, OPC protocols.
• Presales experience in security and fire alarm systems is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-sales engineering for BMS India projects.
• Prepare BOMs and cost estimates to bid competitively.
• Review project inputs and drawings; capture scope.
• Create costing sheets, BOM, controllers and field devices selections.
• Ensure quality, on-time deliverables and customer satisfaction.
• Attend kickoff/review meetings with technical queries.
• Maintain timesheets and generate weekly/monthly reports.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Presales knowledge

BMS knowledge

Education

BE (Instrumentation / Electrical / Electronics / Electronics & Communication)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Visio

BACnet

Modbus

OPC

Job description

Lead Application Engineer II- BMS Presales

What you will do

The primary responsibility for this role is to support pre‑sales engineering for BMS Controls India projects as per vertical 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 Controls System (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, PHE, Fire, Plant room system, and Third‑party device integrations 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 Controllers, Field Devices, Software Identification, Network connection, Cable & Cable Tray Type and Length Calculations related to Controls.
• 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 evidence.
• 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 Controls System (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing system, PHE, Fire system, Plant room system, third party systems etc.) Expertise in Controls system (BMS & CPM) Sequence of operation.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.).
• 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.
• Certifications on renowned PLCs and DDCs.
• Presales knowledge on the Security and Fire Alarm system will have added advantages.
• Preferred 13+ years of relevant experience in Controls system – BMS.

Experience Level

Senior Level

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. EEO is the Law.