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Job description
Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire Application Engineer — a full-time, based in San Jose, CR role. Apply directly on Johnson Controls's careers page below.
Fire Application Engineer I
Location: San Jose-San Jose-Costa Rica
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
Goal
Support the Sales & Engineering teams on pre-sales and post-sales multi-faceted projects with technical activities such as takeoff, drawings, bill of materials and design.
Essential Functions
· Support on Request for Proposals working on takeoffs, bill of material creation, pricing, etc.
· Create pre-design drawings (Spots & Dots), shop drawings, submittal drawings, and As- Built drawings based on the client’s standards and/or markups after site survey.
· Create post-sales design drawings and engineering packages.
· Provide technical support for internal and external engineering teams on medium to complex projects.
What we look for:
Required
· Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering.
· 0-2 years of experience in engineering related activities.
· Proficiency in Bluebeam or AutoCAD for technical drawing and markup.
· Must be able to meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
· Effective and professional communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with internal/external customers and peers.
· English proficiency at a B2 level or higher
· Willingness and ability to learn fire alarm system design code and equipment.
Preferred
· Basic Knowledge of fire alarm and security system such as access control, video, intrusion, building automation principles a plus.
· Familiarity with low-voltage electrical schematics and system diagrams
What do we offer?
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
- Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.
Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination.
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