Lead Application Engineer I

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in India seeks a seasoned Pre-Sales Engineer to support global Security System projects. You will prepare BOMs, estimate costs, and ensure compliance with country standards while coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver winning bids.

The role requires BE in relevant engineering fields, deep security system knowledge, and at least 9 years of experience. Strong CAD skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BE in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics or Electronics & Communication.
• Strong knowledge of Security Systems (Access, Video, Intrusion, ELV).
• Expertise in Security Guidelines.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office tools and Blue Beam.
• Knowledge of BACNet, Modbus, OPC and other protocols.
• Quick learner, team player with problem-solving focus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 9+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-sales engineering for Security System global projects as per country standards.
• Prepare bill of materials and cost estimation to propose competitive bids.
• Review inputs, specs, and ME drawings to define scope and requirements.
• Prepare costing sheets, deviations logs, and technical write-ups.
• Ensure quality, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Escalate issues with proper evidence to protect schedule.
• Maintain timesheets and generate weekly/monthly progress reports.
• Participate in project kick-offs and technical reviews.

Skills

Security systems knowledge

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Quick learner

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Blue Beam

Job description

What you will do

What you will do The primary responsibility for this role is to support pre-sales engineering for Security System global projects as per country 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 Security System (Access, Video, Intrusion , Complete ELV system 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 Backend, Controllers, Field Devices, Software Identification, Network connection, Cable Type and Length Calculations related to Security System.
• 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 evidences.
• 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 Security Systems (Access, Video, Intrusion , Complete ELV system etc).
• Expertise in Security Guidelines.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.) , Blue Beam.
• 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.
• Preferred 9+ years of relevant experience in Security System.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

About Johnson Controls

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.