Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
15 Jun
APM - Application Engineer – BMS & HVAC Solutioning
Job Profile: APM - Application Engineer – BMS & HVAC Solutioning
Job Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Who We Are
At Tor.ai Limited, we are at the forefront of the industrial IoT revolution. We are India’s largest industrial IoT company. As industry leaders, we empower businesses with cutting-edge IoT devices, innovative applications, and advanced analytics solutions. We believe that a data-driven world will make business more efficient, employees more engaged, and the environment more sustainable. With this purpose, we have set our mission to connect 1 billion devices across industries and drive meaningful change.
Working at Tor.ai means you’ll help define the future of industrial operations and be on a team that is solving core grassroots problems, e.g., telematics solutions for an electric vehicle ecosystem, remote monitoring solutions for capital goods & construction equipment OEMs, energy & water monitoring solutions to name a few. Join us to make an impact.
About the role
We are looking for a highly experienced BMS/HVAC Solutioning professional with strong field execution expertise in commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and chiller plant environments. The ideal candidate should be capable of understanding customer requirements, conducting site assessments, evaluating existing HVAC and BMS infrastructure, and designing energy optimization solutions using Tor. Ai’s IoT and BMS product portfolio.
This is a techno-functional role requiring deep domain knowledge of HVAC systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), instrumentation, controls, and energy management. The candidate will work closely with customers, sales teams, product teams, and implementation engineers to deliver customized and practical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
‘Solution Mindset’, ‘Self-Motivation’, ‘Customer Centricity’ and ‘High Integrity’ are the key attributes required for this role.
1. Customer Requirement Gathering & Site Assessment• Engage with customers to understand operational challenges, energy management objectives, and facility requirements.• Conduct detailed site surveys and technical assessments of HVAC, chiller plant, and building automation systems.• Assess existing infrastructure including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, AHUs, FCUs, valves, actuators, sensors, energy meters, electrical panels, and BMS systems.• Study equipment layouts, control philosophies, P&IDs, wiring schematics, and existing automation architecture to identify integration opportunities and project requirements.• Document site observations, constraints, and recommendations for solution design.
2. HVAC/BMS Solution Design & Technical Consulting• Design end-to-end HVAC and BMS monitoring, control, and energy optimization solutions based on customer requirements and site conditions.• Identify suitable instrumentation, controllers, gateways, sensors, communication devices, and software components required for implementation.• Define system architecture, communication topology, integration methodology, and device deployment strategy.• Recommend the optimal placement and configuration of monitoring and control devices to maximize operational visibility and energy efficiency.• Act as a technical consultant and trusted advisor for customers during solution discussions and project planning.
3. BOQ Preparation & Technical Proposal Support• Prepare detailed Bill of Quantities (BOQ), device schedules, wiring requirements, and technical specifications based on site assessments.• Develop solution documentation, architecture diagrams, integration plans, and technical proposals.• Support sales and business development teams during customer presentations, technical discussions, and pre-sales engagements.• Participate in solution costing, estimation, and project feasibility evaluations.
4. Product Solutioning & Customization• Map customer requirements to Tor.ai’s product portfolio and identify the most suitable solution architecture.• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams to define customer-specific functional requirements.• Provide HVAC/BMS domain expertise to support product enhancements, feature development, and solution customization.• Evaluate technical feasibility of customer requests and recommend scalable implementation approaches.
5. Project Execution & Implementation Support• Lead technical execution of BMS, HVAC, and energy monitoring projects from solution finalization through commissioning and handover.• Coordinate with implementation engineers, contractors, system integrators, and customer teams to ensure successful deployment.• Guide field teams on device installation, wiring architecture, communication setup, integration requirements, and commissioning procedures.• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve technical and operational challenges.• Ensure installations comply with design specifications, industry standards, and customer expectations.
6. Commissioning, Validation & Troubleshooting• Support system testing, validation, commissioning, and performance verification activities.• Troubleshoot issues related to instrumentation, controls, communication protocols, and system integration.• Validate data acquisition, control sequences, alarms, and reporting functionality.• Ensure successful customer acceptance testing and project closure.
7. Energy Analysis & Operational Optimization
• Analyze HVAC and utility consumption data to identify inefficiencies and optimization opportunities.• Develop actionable recommendations for reducing energy consumption, improving system performance, and enhancing operational reliability.• Work with customers to implement best practices for energy management and sustainability initiatives.• Support periodic performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
8. Stakeholder Collaboration & Customer Management• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Success teams.• Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to customers, implementation teams, and internal stakeholders.• Build strong customer relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
9. Domain Expertise & Industry Leadership• Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry standards, and best practices in HVAC, Building Management Systems (BMS), Industrial IoT, and Energy Management.• Maintain knowledge of industry protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, OPC, and other relevant building automation standards.• Act as the internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) for HVAC systems, chiller plants, BMS integration, and energy optimization projects.
Basic Qualifications and Skills required• Bachelor's degree Engineering (Electrical or related field preferred), or a related field.B.Tech or BE is a must.• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in:
o Building Management Systems (BMS)o HVAC Automationo Chiller Plant Projectso HVAC Controls & Instrumentationo Energy Management Systems
• Experience working with BMS OEMs, System Integrators, HVAC Contractors, or Facility Automation companies.• Basic Understanding of IoT technologies, protocols, and industry standards• Strong understanding of energy management systems, HVAC, BMS, sustainability practices• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Required Technical Skills• Strong understanding of:
o Chillers and Chiller Plant Operationso Cooling Towers
o Pumps and Hydronic Systemso AHUs, FCUs and Ventilation Systemso Control Valves and Actuatorso Sensors and Instrumentationo Energy Metering Systems
• Knowledge of BMS protocols such as:
o BACneto Modbuso MQTTo OPCo LonWorks (preferred)
• Ability to read HVAC schematics, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and control drawings.• Experience in BOQ preparation, solution estimation, and technical documentation.• Strong troubleshooting and commissioning experience.
Additional Information• Includes travel for meetings, site assessments & validations• This role will report into Senior Product Manager – Product Management.