Principal Systems Engineer, Electrical

Date Posted:

2025-04-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT541: TFP - Florence, SC 1500 Otis Way, Florence, SC, 29501 USA

Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?

Otis is looking for a Principal Systems (Electrical) Engineer to oversee and execute all system integration activities for both new and existing elevator product programs. This role is crucial in ensuring that these programs deliver a comprehensive elevator system that fulfills customer needs as well as functional, code, and safety requirements. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in electrical engineering with experience in complex system-level architecture development and integration. You will also participate in product support activities, where experience with root cause analysis, priority assessment, DFMEA, DFM, and other engineering tools is beneficial. Additionally, the role requires handling Engineering Change Notices, so a solid background in the engineering implementation process is necessary.

 

On a typical day you will:

• Manage requirements, conducting complex system integration studies and validation, overseeing program timelines (specifically system tasks), and ensuring the timely delivery of all necessary systems documentation for a program.

• Run performance studies, cost-benefit analyses, prototyping, test plans, or code requirement studies for all affected sub-systems.

• Be capable of gathering elevator requirements from all stakeholders and de-compose these into specific requirements for the sub-systems.

• Interact with multiple value streams, such as supply chain, field operations, marketing, factory support, and others to ensure all requirements are met.

 

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with over 10 years of experience, or a Master's degree with more than 6 years of experience

• Solid background in electrical engineering, ranging from component-level development to system integration

• Expertise in developing Performance Envelopes, also known as Duty Tables

• Control systems, machines, and drives integration experience

• Working knowledge of dispatching and automatic rescue unit integration

• Strong understanding of architecture and system interaction matrices, including their development

• General ability to identify and implement all applicable local and national code requirements

• Experience with the engineering change implementation process

• Proficient in conducting root cause analysis, DFMEA, and using other investigative engineering tools

• Requirements Management with team and stakeholders

• Strong communication and leadership skills 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software 

• Previous work experience with elevator control systems, machines, drives, dispatching systems, rescue systems, and electrical diagrams is preferred

• Experience in implementing elevator code requirements is desired

What we offer:

• We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment, you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. 

• Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, along with paid company holidays 

• We provide paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being. 

• Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family. 

•  Voluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance. 

• We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance, to support growing families. 

• Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program. 

• Recognize and be recognized! We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation. 

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