Application Engineer (BAS) at Bosch Building Technologies North America in Bloomfield, NJ

Job description

• Job Summary: The candidate will report to the hiring manager and take responsibility for developing
• control databases, graphics, and programming sequences while providing hands-on startup and
• commissioning support for building automation projects. Drawing on a solid understanding of electrical
• circuitry and platforms like Distech or Niagara, the specialist will troubleshoot installation issues, maintain
• accurate project documentation, and ensure systems operate efficiently to meet building codes and client
• needs.
• Recognized as a highly experienced and trusted professional with extensive expertise in all aspects of the
• position. Demonstrates a deep understanding of technical systems, industry standards, and operational best
• practices, enabling them to successfully manage complex assignments with minimal supervision.
• Consistently serves as a subject matter expert, providing leadership, technical guidance, and strategic
• direction to colleagues, project teams, and customers.
• For professionals working within the controls and automation field, this level requires advanced knowledge
• of control system programming, building automation systems (BAS), and the integration of multiple platform
• technologies. The individual possesses a comprehensive understanding of system architecture,
• communication protocols, and interoperability requirements, allowing them to design, troubleshoot,
• optimize, and enhance complex integrated solutions. They are proficient in developing and implementing
• sophisticated HVAC control strategies that maximize system performance, energy efficiency, occupant
• comfort, reliability, and operational sustainability.
• In addition to technical expertise, the Senior-level employee is expected to mentor and develop less
• experienced team members, provide guidance on challenging projects, and contribute to the establishment of
• engineering standards and best practices. They proactively identify opportunities for system improvements,
• lead problem-solving efforts for critical issues, and play a key role in ensuring successful project execution,
• customer satisfaction, and long-term operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning of large-scale projects
• Interpret and validate consulting engineer sequences
• Direct startup and commissioning teams
• Resolve complex controls, networking, and integration issues
• Modbus
• BACnet
• SNMP
• Control strategies
• PID sequences
• Energy optimization sequences
• Mentor junior technicians and specialists
• Supervise day-to-day tasks and field assignments for junior technicians and specialists.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues, high-stakes diagnostics, and advanced
• troubleshooting during construction
• Work with the Project Manager to establish a project & labor plan to meet milestone dates.
• Owners
• Engineers
• Commissioning authorities
• General contractors
• Drive project completion and closeout activities
• Leading large projects
• Managing multiple systems specialists
• Technical mentoring
• Advanced troubleshooting
• Complex integrations
• Customer escalation support
• Commissioning authority interaction
• Design review and optimization
• Provide Controls database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by the Design
• Specialist, project specifications, or other applicable sources. (Distech, Honeywell, Alerton, Tridium,
• experience preferred)
• Provide accurate controls of systems start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout
• on projects as assigned.
• Intermediate experience with commissioning, configuration, and troubleshooting BACnet MSTP
• and/or BACnet IP.
• Support and coordinate with installation personnel, contractors, and project managers, etc. on
• project sites.
• Debug and troubleshoot installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and
• commissioning of building controls.
• Provide support to Bosch Building Technologies and other contractors as well as
• engineers and commissioning agents to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls
• or special systems operation.
• Provide input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design,
• installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems.
• Provide start up documentation including daily logs, check out logs, commissioning documents, etc.
• as required for assigned projects.
• Provide hands-on service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet
• existing building occupancy codes.
• Provide hands-on service support on existing systems ensuring their proper and efficient operation
• as well as providing ongoing support to the facility’s building engineers.
• Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an
• accurate and timely manner.
• Assist in preparing of as-built drawings and Operation & Maintenance Manuals
• Assist in turnover of projects from Operations Team to Service Team.
• Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations.
• As necessary, travel will be required to the job site to complete startup, commissioning and assistance to the onsite personnel to complete the project. This will be on a case-by-case basis, depending on the size, scope, and requirements of the project(s).
• Deliver on-site customer training and technical support to building engineers, project managers, and staff.
• Assist in management and training of junior technicians along with their assigned daily duties.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate scheduling with closeout and commissioning activities on construction projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience working with Tridium and/or Honeywell/Distech building controls (field
• commissioning, servicing, troubleshooting).
• 5+ years of experience with programming and building automation controls database management.
• 5+ years of experience with troubleshooting basic electric and electronic circuitry, including reading
• and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.
• 5+ years of experience with proven field experience in building automation controls programming,
• network integration, and system commissioning.
• Understanding of AC power circuitry including breakers and multi-phase power (120VAC and
• greater).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control wiring diagrams.
• Engineering Degree (strongly preferred)
• 2-Year of Associate’s degree in HVAC or electrical field studies.
• A Niagara N4 Certification
• 5+ years of BACnet MSTP experience with commissioning, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• 5+ years of experience programming, servicing, and troubleshooting Distech, Alerton, or Tridium
• controls systems within building automation operations.
• 6+ years of experience with proven field experience and the ability to debug installation issues
• during both static and dynamic start-up phases.
• 6+ years of experience in Construction, Building Automation Controls/Engineering, or related fields
• within Building Automation.
• Advanced control theory
• PID optimization and tuning
• Complex sequence development
• Advanced Niagara and BAS architecture
• Enterprise network integration
• System analytics and trend analysis
• Centralized vs distributed control architectures
• Energy optimization strategies
• BACnet
• Modbus
• SNMP
• Deep understanding of HVAC operations within a commercial facility (K-12, government facilities,
• hospitals, and/or data centers).
• Experience supporting retrofit projects or modernizing existing building automation systems,
• replacing outdated controls, sensors, or hardware with newer technology.
• Experience supporting installation personnel and other contractors on project sites.
• Experience creating start-up documentation, including daily logs, check-out logs, and
• commissioning documents.
• Experience providing service support to existing installations, ensuring compliance with building
• occupancy codes and ongoing efficient operation

Skills

Preferred

• Niagara N4 Certification
• Advanced control theory
• PID optimization and tuning
• Complex sequence development
• Advanced Niagara and BAS architecture
• Enterprise network integration
• System analytics and trend analysis
• Energy optimization strategies

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K w/ company match
• Life/AD&D/LTD
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• $65,000 - $80,000 for Level I
• $90,000 - 125,000 DOE - Sr role for more qualified Candidates
• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary