Application Engineer III - Fire Detection Systems

About the role

Johnson Controls is hiring an Application Engineer III to support pre-sales engineering for global Fire Detection System projects according to country-specific standards. The role covers bill of material preparation, cost estimation and competitive bidding, while maintaining quality standards and on-time delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Review project inputs, specifications, MEP drawings, specifications, SOPs and identify fire detection equipment
• Take part in project kick-off and review meetings, covering technical queries, compliance and deviation logs, risk logs and meeting minutes
• Follow the standard estimation process to choose hardware, software, equipment, materials and services for the optimum budget
• Create bills of material, backend and field device selection, software identification, network connections and cable type and length calculations
• Prepare costing sheets, cost comparison charts, checklists, technical write-ups, block diagrams and deviation charts
• Ensure defect-free, on-time deliverables and escalate issues early with evidence, especially scope creep
• Coach team members on product knowledge, technical acumen and technical sales skills
• Keep operational parameters within limits, ensure timesheet compliance and give weekly/monthly customer progress reports

Required profile

• BE/ME degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics or Electronics & Communication
• Preferred: 2 to 8 years of experience in Fire Detection Systems
• Quick learner, team player with strong problem-solving and written and verbal communication skills
• Good leadership skills

Required skills

• Fire detection systems
• NFPA, BS 5839, EN and FM standards
• AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and Bluebeam

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
• On-the-job and cross-training opportunities
• Collaborative team environment and a Zero Harm safety policy