Lead. Application Engineer I

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. Bengaluru seeks a seasoned professional to support pre-sales engineering for global Building Automation System projects. You will estimate, prepare BOMs, and define budgets aligning with country standards while ensuring timely, high-quality deliveries.

The role requires deep HVAC/BMS expertise, strong documentation, and leadership to drive technical discussions and risk reviews with project teams and customers.

Qualifications

• BE/ME in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics.
• 5+ years of experience in Building Automation Industry, BMS Design Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Review project inputs and specs to capture scope and requirements.
• Review MEP drawings and identify HVAC equipment, dampers and sensors.
• Participate in project kick-off / review meetings with technical queries and logs.
• Adhere to estimation process to select hardware, software, materials for optimum budget.
• Create bill of materials and select sensors, valves, dampers, stations, controllers.
• Prepare Building Automation System network architecture.
• Ensure quality deliverables and on-time delivery.
• Ensure timesheet compliance and review for self.

Skills

Pre-sales engineering

BMS design

HVAC knowledge

Network protocols

PLC programming

SCADA

Bill of materials

Cost estimation

Leadership

Communication

Education

BE/ME in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronics

5+ years in building automation

Tools

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 inengineering, 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.