Elevator Electrical Product Development Engineer

Role overview

Engineering and product development

• Support or lead design, development, and validation of power distribution, control systems, harnesses, and PCBAs.
• Oversee product development and enhancement from concept through production release.
• Prepare schematics, wiring diagrams, interface definitions, and technical documentation.
• Select components, sensors, drives, safety devices, and control hardware; define architecture, specifications, and design requirements.
• Drive integration across mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering.
• Use DFMEA, circuit simulation, prototyping, and testing; support corrective and preventive actions.

Collaboration and technical leadership

• Work with local and global engineering, industrial, supply chain, factory, supplier, and quality teams to define requirements and manage interfaces.
• Support supplier qualification and component selection; share best practices and promote standardization.
• Promote innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement; the role may support or lead technical work.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field is required.
• At least 3 years of electrical engineering experience and system knowledge are required.
• Managing electrical design and delivering complex projects are required experience.
• New product development experience in elevators, industrial equipment, automotive, or similar industries is preferred.
• A master’s degree or professional certification is preferred.

Skills and competencies

• Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, embedded systems, and power electronics.
• Familiarity with electrical CAD, simulation software, and PLM systems; Eplan is a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical development, system integration, interface definition, lab test equipment, and product development processes.
• Knowledge of electrical installation sizing, load studies, short-circuit calculations, and protection coordination.
• Elevator systems and preferred codes are a plus; hands-on wiring and electrical enclosure assembly are also a plus.
• Fluent English is required.

Travel and work environment

• Travel up to 30% domestically or internationally to development centers, suppliers, and manufacturing facilities.
• The role requires work in a lab and test tower and adherence to safety procedures and company safety standards.