Lead. Application Engineer I

Johnson Controls; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Building Automation Engineer in Bengaluru to support pre-sales efforts for global projects. You will assess technical requirements, prepare BOMs, and estimate costs to craft competitive bids.

The role demands deep knowledge of HVAC systems, BMS architecture, and network protocols, with experience in PLC/SCADA and field devices. You will collaborate with project teams to ensure timely, quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• BE/ME in Engineering with 5+ years in building automation.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and BMS architecture.
• Familiarity with BACnet, LON, Modbus, OPC.

Responsibilities

• Support presales engineering for global Building Automation projects.
• Prepare BOM and cost estimates for competitive bids.
• Review inputs, drawings, and develop BOM selections and budgets.
• Ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

BMS architecture

Sensors & Actuators

DDC controllers

Education

BE/ME in Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA

BACnet

LON

Modbus

OPC

Job description

What you will do

The primary responsibility for this role is to support pre-sales engineering for Building Automation System global projects as per country specific standards. Handling daily routine activities related to presales estimation support by preparing technical assessments. 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 HVAC equipment, dampers and sensors. 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 sensors, control valves, dampers, air flow stations, controllers etc. Preparation of Building Automation System network architecture Ensure quality assurance, defect free deliverables and on time deliveries. Ensure timesheet compliance with respect to entry and review for self.

What we look for

BE/ME (Instrumentation / Electrical/ Electronics / Electronics & Communication. 5+ years of relevant experience in Building Automation Industry, BMS Design Engineering. Knowledge of HVAC systems like Chilled Water System, Cooling Towers, Primary & Secondary pumping systems, Hot Water System, 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 infrastructure projects like pharmaceuticals, airports, commercial buildings, hospitals. Experience in the field of Automation (PLC programming/SCADA). 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.

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we've been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world's largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.