Sr. Application Engineer II

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. in Bengaluru seeks a Pre-Sales Engineer to support BMS Controls India projects per standards. You will assist with BOM preparation, cost estimation and competitive bids, review inputs and drawings, and ensure on-time delivery with quality.

Requirements include a BE in Engineering, strong BMS knowledge, AutoCAD and MS Office proficiency, and familiarity with BACnet/Modbus/OPC protocols. Candidates with leadership and presales security/fire alarm knowledge have an edge.

Qualifications

• BE in instrumentation, electrical, electronics or E&C.
• Strong knowledge of controls systems (BMS, CPM) sequence of operation.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-sales engineering for BMS India projects per vertical standards.
• Assist with bill of material preparation and cost estimation to create competitive bids.
• Review project inputs, drawings and specifications to capture scope and requirements.
• Adhere to standard estimation processes to select hardware, software, equipment and services for budget.
• Create BOM, select controllers, field devices, software IDs, network connections, cable types and lengths.
• Prepare Costing Sheets, Deviation Charts and technical write-ups.
• Ensure quality, timely deliverables and customer satisfaction; escalate scope-creep with evidence.
• Maintain timesheets; report project progress weekly/monthly.

Skills

Controls system knowledge

AutoCAD

MS Office

Networking protocols (BACnet, Modbus,;

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Presales knowledge (Security & Fire Al

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Visio

Job description

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 & 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 on the Security and Fire Alarm system will have added advantages.

Preferred

8+ years of relevant experience in Controls system – BMS

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