Design Engineer I (BAS)

Bosch Building Technologies LLC•Bloomfield, NJ

2d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over €90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations. Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch’s role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures’ product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products. In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch’s Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions. Job Summary: The Design Engineer is responsible for designing and engineering Building Automation System (BAS) solutions that meet project scope, budget, and operational requirements. This role develops control system designs, sequences of operation, Bills of Material (BOMs), and installation drawings while collaborating with sales, project teams, contractors, and customers to deliver efficient HVAC controls solutions throughout the project lifecycle. The Design Engineer also provides technical support during estimating, installation, commissioning, and ongoing service activities.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in Electrical or Mechanical related studies or other technical experience such as military, on the job training programs, etc. as determined by local management.
An understanding of basic computer systems including MS Office Suite of products.
The ability to read and understand mechanical/electrical plans
The ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical wiring diagrams.
Clear and concise ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
An ability to understand empathetically the issues and perceptions others have and to creatively and successfully work through these issues to achieve a successful outcome and customer and employee satisfaction.
A thorough understanding of HVAC operations within a facility

Nice To Haves

An understanding of AutoCAD and/or Revit
Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time

Responsibilities

Design Controls projects to meet scope of work and budget as defined by contract documents and sales estimate ensuring equipment compatibility.
Provide detailed sequence of operations.
Interpret project documents, estimate, and other information as available to select the proper equipment to achieve the scope of work required in the most economical and functional manner.
Accurately forecast necessary labor required to engineer a complete project and track this over time to achieve budget and forecast goals.
Recommend technical solutions to sales and operations. Constantly research outside purchase products.
Provide support to Bosch Building Technologies and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls operation.
Communicate with internal employees as required to ensure engineering is accurate and timely.
Provide input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, value engineering, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems.
Communicate with external organizations as required such as consulting engineers, building owners, and other contractors to ensure accurate and timely engineering.
Provide support for ongoing service engineering and support for existing building systems.
Complete Bill of Material for every project. Order materials and manage changes to the design throughout the life cycle of the project.
Suggest/recommend new products that provide better functionality and value to projects.
Generate Request for Information (RFIs) to clarify design issues and recommend appropriate solutions as necessary.
Create detailed plans to show electricians and system specialists sensor locations
Assist Sales team during estimation/bid phase of the project by providing design support.
As assigned develop and maintain a library of engineering standards for both Bosch Building Technologies and the industry.
Use Building Information Modeling (BIM) to coordinate locations of panels and conduits on large scale projects
Other duties as assigned.