Application Engineer

Application Engineer I

Application Engineer I

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Johnson Controls is the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. 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.

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. We’re helping to create a healthy planet with solutions that decrease energy use, reduce waste and make carbon neutrality a reality. Sustainability is a top priority for our company. 

We committed to invest 75 percent of new product development R&D in climate-related innovation to develop sustainable products and services. We take sustainability seriously. Achieving net zero carbon emissions before 2040 is just one of our commitments to making the world a better place. 

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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, specifications, SOP and identify BMS Controls / monitoring for HAVC equipment, other utility systems like, plumbing & sanitary, Fire protection, Electrical monitoring 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 sensors, control valves, dampers, air flow stations, controllers, Central BMS Software 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.
• 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.
• Experience in selection of various field devices / sensors for monitoring parameters like Temp, Pressure, Flow, BTU, Humidity, Controls Valves, damper actuators etc.  
• Knowledge of different types of network protocols like BACnet, LON, Modbus, OPC, and other protocols.
• Experience in wiring of starters, field devices, safety interlocks & panels.
• Experience in engineering, installing and commissioning HVAC & BMS systems for infrastructure projects like pharmaceuticals, airports, commercial buildings, hospitals.
• Experience in the field of Automation (PLC sizing, selection, SCADA software sizing, technical compliance etc.)
• Experience in Pre-sales stage bid processing
• 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.

Preferred

• Relevant experience in Building Automation Industry, BMS Design Engineering.

• Exposure to Cost optimization, value engineering during pre-sales stage solution.

• Exposure for working with in region pre-sales teams (APAC, Americas, EMEA) for project bidding, proposal generation, submissions etc.     

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