Senior Application Engineer - Fire Detection Systems

Johnson Controls Ltd; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Cross training

Collaborative team environment

Zero Harm safety

Job summary

Johnson Controls Ltd seeks a Sr. Application Engineer II to support pre-sales engineering for BMS Controls and CPM projects in India. You will review inputs, prepare BOMs, estimate costs, and ensure adherence to standards and timelines.

You will collaborate across teams, analyze specifications, and contribute to cost-effective, reliable control solutions while maintaining quality and communication with clients.

Qualifications

• BE in instrumentation/electrical/electronics or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Controls systems (BMS/CPM) and sequence of operations.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MS Office tools; familiarity with networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-sales engineering for BMS Controls & CPM System India projects per standards.
• Prepare bill of materials and costing estimates to develop competitive bids.
• Review project inputs, drawings, and specifications; capture scope and requirements.
• Lead/kick-off/participate in technical meetings; maintain deviation, risk, and minutes logs.
• Ensure adherence to estimation processes, select hardware/software combinations, and prepare costing sheets.
• Ensure QA, timely deliveries, and clear escalation with evidence for scope changes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

Quick learner

Presales knowledge

Fire detection knowledge

PLC & DDC certifications

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Visio

Networking protocols (BACnet, Modbus, OPC)

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Application Engineer II

About the Role

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team. As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We are a Great Place To Work-Certified organization. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What You Will Do

The primary responsibility for this role is to support pre-sales engineering for BMS Controls & CPM System 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 & CPM 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 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 of the Security and Fire Alarm system will have added advantages.
• Preferred 5 + years of relevant experience in Fire Detection System's Desing and Estimation.

EEO 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. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/tomorrowneedsyou.

Experience Level

Senior Level