Systems Programmer (Alerton Specialist) (BAS)

About Robert Bosch GmbH

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 candidate will report to the hiring manager and serve as a technical lead for Bosch Building Technologies, responsible for developing custom DDC logic using Alerton VisualLogic and configuring high-level GUI workstations within the Compass or Envision environments. By integrating complex third-party protocols and performing real-world software tuning, the programmer will ensure that advanced HVAC sequences and network architectures are executed precisely to meet project specifications and budget goals.

Responsibilities :

• Design Industrial Building Automation Controls projects to meet scope of work and budget as defined by contract documents and sales estimate ensuring protocol interoperability and integration.
• Provide AutoCAD / Visio Climatec Design Tool labor and direction as required to develop functional DDC code, GUI, and other engineered documents accurately and professionally.
• Develop and implement custom control logic using Alerton VisualLogic (DDC Programming) to meet complex sequence of operations.
• Design and configure Alerton Compass or Envision for BACnet workstations, including web-server setup and user permission heirarchies.
• Perform advanced integration of third-party devices via BACnet IP / MSTP, Modbus, or LonWorks into the Alerton global controller (ACM / BCM) environment.
• Perform point-to-point checkout and software tuning to ensure the programmed logic performs as intended in real-world conditions.
• Interpret project documents, estimate, and other information as available to select the proper equipment to achieve the scope of work required in the most effective and functional manner.
• Provide detailed sequence of operations as required.
• Complete Bill of Material (BOM) for every design project.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook electronic e-mail system.
• Maintain clear documentation of design systems, wiring diagrams and software configurations.
• Provide mentoring and direct day-to-day supervision to level 1 positions.
• Proficiency in engineering design software or drafting tools such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio CDT.
• Ability to design large projects with some deviation using standard tools, products, and practices.
• Develop system designs for BAS, including load calculations, equipment selection, and integration of various control systems.
• Assist Sales team during estimation / bid phase of the project by providing design support.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to assist in generating Request for Information (RFIs) to clarify and resolve design issues and recommend appropriate solutions as necessary.
• Accurately forecast necessary labor required to design a complete project and track this over time to achieve budget and forecast goals.
• Provide support for ongoing service engineering and support for existing building systems.
• Suggest / recommend new products that provide better functionality and value to projects.
• Facilitate with external customers / vendors as required to ensure accurate and timely engineering.
• Assist in managing the timeline, budget, and coordination of projects.
• Provide support to Climatec and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the control’s operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Physical Demands :

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Working Conditions :

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