Sr. Application Engineer II - Pre Sales - HVAC

Johnson Controls; Pune District; On-site; INR 9,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in building technologies seeks an Applications Engineering professional in Pune to optimize HVAC equipment selections and provide pre-sales support. The ideal candidate has 5-12 years of relevant experience and a mechanical engineering degree. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. An excellent opportunity awaits at a company dedicated to safety and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

On the job/cross training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Commitment to safety

Qualifications

• 5-12 years of experience in HVAC equipment product selection.
• High level of knowledge of HVAC systems including chillers and pumps.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare optimized selections and proposals for HVAC equipment.
• Provide pre-sales support for HVAC projects.
• Develop compliance statements against project specifications.

Skills

Knowledge of HVAC Equipment

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

BE/ME Mechanical or equivalent

Tools

Johnson Controls software

Job description

Overview

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 – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

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

As an Applications Engineering professional, this role will be focused on preparing optimized selections and accurate technical proposals by working closely with the products team for “pre-sales” support. Drive the overall process for application specifications and ensure our sales team receive the best solution as per requirements.

• Provide pre-sales support on HVAC equipment (AHU, VAV boxes, Fans, Split units, Chillers) from reading specifications to preparing selections to providing final optimized quotes. Focus on the selection of chillers by using Johnson Controls software and tools.

• Pre-sales activities include, but are not limited to; system configuration validation, HVAC equipment selection both air side and water side for bidding of new construction projects, retrofit projects with application and pricing.

• Interprets engineering drawings and specifications to develop and provide engineered equipment submittals.

• Follows standardized submittal generation guidelines for preparation and processing of equipment submittals for air side and water side equipment to match schedule, drawing and specification requirements.

• Monitors the engineering activity and overall project deliverables in terms of quality, cost and time and takes responsibility for deliverables for the project.

• Interacts with sales to provide systems applications advice, creative solutions to unique customer needs and use of competitor knowledge to create advantages.

• As a technical executive, work closely with products team to execute technical specifications reviews & optimization strategies for air side and water side products by utilizing market research, trends, technical expertise, competitor positioning and how to compete against similar products. Work on optimization strategies proposed by products team, identify gaps and opportunities, and competitor data to develop more competitive technical proposals.

How you will do it

• As a HVAC equipment Technical executive, use in-depth technical expertise to prepare the most optimized offering for HVAC equipment.

• Respond to field sales project inquiries in connection with product specifications.

• Identify and propose solutions necessary to meet customer requirements and work with products team to develop new special quotation offerings as per requirement.

• Work on special options requirements and support SQ (Special Quote) needs by obtaining cost and lead time estimates by working closely with the products team.

• Guide pre-sales team on system design approaches and enhance competitive advantage by specifying tailored equipment packages.

• Prepare/develop compliance statements against project specifications.

• As a subject matter expert in HVAC equipment products, develop optimized bids.

• You are a strong HVAC equipment application engineer and communicator with a positive attitude, combining sound technical and business judgment, able to be self-directed and operate under general guidance.

• Adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards.

What we look for

• BE/ME Mechanical or equivalent.

• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of HVAC Equipment like AHU, FCU, VAV boxes, Split systems, chillers, Primary & Secondary pumping systems, Hot Water System, etc.

• A solid understanding of the principles of large refrigeration systems and associated equipment is required.

• Preference will be given to individuals with Mechanical Engineering Degree and/or previous applications engineering experience within air side and water side equipment.

• 5 -12 years of experience in HVAC equipment product selection process, preparing design specifications and quotations.

• Ability to perform successfully in a multifunctional-team-work environment and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Must be a quick learner and should have a keen eye for problem solving.

• Proficient in written and verbal communication.

• Ability to demonstrate good leadership skills.

• People management experience would be an added advantage.

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.