Fire Application Engineer II

San Jose-San Jose-Costa RicaFull-timePosted Jun 30, 2026
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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.

We are looking for a Fire Alarm Application Engineer II

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. 

 

Essentials 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.
  • Receive support from our internal and external engineering teams on low and medium complex projects. (Project based functional team guidance)
  • Provide engineering support with internal project review processes.

 

What we look for: 

 

Required 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering. 
  • 2-4 years of experience in Fire Alarm, Security, CCTV and/or construction design activities. 
  • Intermediate knowledge of fire alarm and security systems such as access control, video, intrusion, building automation.
  • 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

  • Experience with NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code).
  • NICET Level I Certification in Fire Alarm Systems is highly desirable

 

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • An inclusive and supportive work environment.
  • Engagement in innovative projects that contribute to sustainability and energy efficiency

 

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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